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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.


Q&A

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

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Opinion

The Afterlife Is Getting a Makeover

Q&A

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

Latest Stories

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News

Bird-Watching at the Linc Taught Me: Eagles Fans Aren’t So Bad After All

I’m a Vikings fan who visited for Monday Night Football and made it out alive.

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News

Philly Today: First Look at Broad Street’s Cool New Music Venue, Solar Myth

Plus, election denier Mastriano finally concedes, Sheryl Lee Ralph wants to host the Emmys, and Pink announces huge Philly show.

Longform

Angelo Cataldi’s Long Farewell

The firebrand host once slashed-and-burned his way through Philly’s sports landscape. What happened to that machete on his road to retirement?

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News

Philly Today: Can Netflix Just Make the Bonnie Sweeten True Crime Series Already?

Plus, John Fetterman’s wardrobe, control of the state house, and other urgent matters to discuss.

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News

Philly Today: You’d Be Surprised How Many People Show Up at Airports With Loaded Guns

Local rapper Tierra Whack, who was arrested this week after she allegedly brought a loaded gun to the Philadelphia airport, is just one of many.

Opinion

Philly Fueled Pennsylvania’s Blue Wave and Other Midterm Takeaways

The victories of Fetterman, Shapiro, and Davis gave Democrats statewide power they haven’t seen in years.


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.


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News

Philly Today: Glory, Glory, Hallelujah… the Election Ads Are Over

Plus, some insight into the Pennsylvania election results, including which Philly neighborhoods went for Oz and Mastriano.

secret surveillance cameras or field cameras were found at ballot box locations in philadelphia, including this one outside the Independence branch of the Philadelphia Free Library
News

Philly Today: Officials Remove Secret Surveillance Cameras from Ballot Box Locations

The shenanigans have begun. Here’s what you need to know to get through Election Day.

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News

Here Are the Philadelphia Election Day Problems You Should Most Definitely Report

And one you can probably skip. Plus, who to call when there is a problem.

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News

10 Philly Domain Names We Can’t Believe Are Still Available

Alas, FireKrasner.com is already taken. But TheAstrosCheat.com? Go get it!

Guides

Your Last-Minute Guide to the 2022 Election

Mail-in voting, who’s on the ballot, and shifting poll locations: you’ve got questions, we’ve got (some) answers.

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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

Philly Artist Scores Supreme Court Victory With Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Portrait

“I had no idea the portrait was going to wind up in the chambers of the justice,” says Natalie Hope McDonald. “I’m so honored.”

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News

Philly Today: If You Voted By Mail, Stop Whatever You’re Doing and Check These Lists

The city has published the names of hundreds of voters whose mail-in ballots are problematic.

Opinion

Enough With the Damn Ads: To Win Senate Race, Dems Must Focus on Turnout

With days until the midterm election, get-out-the-vote efforts need to take priority.

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News

Philly Today: Phillies and Eagles and Sixers and Union and Man This Is Exhausting

The Phillies came this close; the Eagles went where no Eagles have gone before. The Union got good news. The Sixers got bad news. OK, and a little non-sports stuff, too.

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