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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.


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How Do You Host the World Cup? This Philly Soccer Exec Has Been Preparing for Years

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The Afterlife Is Getting a Makeover

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West Philly’s Colman Domingo Is Ready for His Close-Up

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Man Crush Monday: Gayborhood Famous

Picks from the local, anonymous Twitter personality.

News

[UPDATE] Comcast’s Roberts Reaffirms Faith in Cohen

After merger implodes, speculation of possible change.

News

Lynne Abraham’s Last Best Hope

Slipping in the polls, the candidate airs her first television ad. But is it too late?

News

Here’s the Unsealed Grand Jury Report on Kathleen Kane

It says her testimony “was not an honest account of the events.”

19 Gay Things to Do This Week

OurNightOut takes over La Peg, a visit from Bianca Del Rio and Maria Bello, Dining Out for Life and more.

News

These Are the 20 Stupidest Computer Passwords

Hingston: If yours is on this list, you’re an idiot.


Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.


News

Connor Barwin and Bill Clinton Becoming Besties

The former president writes a fan letter to the Eagles standout.

News

Lenfest Announces Profit-Sharing

Quickly becomes bone of contention in negotiations between management, staff at Inky and DN.

Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Marriage Equality Case

What to expect.

News

This One Weird Trick Will Rescue Philadelphia’s Economy

Surprise! It’s tax reform. This time with some new, politically significant twists.

Tonight, Join Us for a Live Interview with Lynne Abraham

It’s the anti-forum. Be there at 6 p.m. at Pipeline Philly.

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.


News

Stabbing at Main Line Hebrew School

The attacker also threw bleach at the victim, say police.

Why a Gay Man Should Care About The Women in the World Summit

Gender and sexuality aside, we’ve all got a lot to learn about equality.

News

Philly Hummer Owner Responds

He’s got good news for his anonymous-note-writing neighbor: He’s moving.

News

Report: Pa. Handgun Sales Rise 171 Percent

Concealed carry permits rise, but hunting permits plummet.

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