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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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The Sixers Are Good at Math. The Phillies Aren’t.

Philly’s struggling clubs come in first and last in an ESPN ranking of how teams use advanced metrics.

Cities Are Powering the U.S. Jobs Recovery

But is Philly? That’s harder to say.

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FBI Searching for Flyers Cap-Wearing Bank Robber

He knocked off a South Philly bank using a threatening note.

Philly’s First Out Presbyterian Minister Wins Moth StorySlam

With his coming out story.

News

Robert Marshall, Blind Faith’s Murderous Husband, Has Died

Toms River man spent 30 years in prison for arranging the death of his wife.

News

Why Philly’s GOP Doesn’t Support Its Own Incumbents

Some ward leaders are none too pleased with Councilmen David Oh and Dennis O’Brien.


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.


New Studies Show PrEP “Extraordinarily Effective” in HIV Prevention

The HRC weighs in.

The Candidate Conversations Series

Meet Nelson Diaz, Latino Philadelphia’s trailblazing elder statesman.

News

Council Committee Approves Digital Ads

Center City one step closer to looking like Times Square.

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The Brief: The Mayoral Campaign’s Big Tax Reform Idea

Shocker, none of the candidates hatched it.

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Stop-and-Frisk Is a Terrible Crime-Fighting Tool

Mathis: It’s unfair and unconstitutional — and these four ACLU charts show why.

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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.


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UPDATE: Elinor Trotta Found Safe

Amber Alert called off, father in police custody.

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15 Best Tweets from Wolf’s Twitter Town Hall

Including the questions the governor should have answered, but didn’t.

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Drunk Guy Hits On Girls at Dave & Buster’s, Gets Cut With Steak Knife

It happened on Monday.

Revel Casino Hotel, now called TEN
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Report: Revel Sold to Glenn Straub After All

The “university for geniuses” guy!

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