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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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Penn Frat in Hot Water over Christmas Message

A holiday message had a caricatured Beyonce blow-up doll.

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Fog Delaying Flights at PHL Airport

The ground stop has lifted, however.

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Jim Kenney’s Mean Girl 101

Are weight jokes the best we can do with Chris Christie?

Lou Cutler Named to The Advocate’s 40 People Who Broke Gender Rules

Mr. Gay Philadelphia gets more national attention.

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The SS United States Is Safe — For Now

The conservancy has a preliminary agreement.

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Why “I Can’t Breathe” Matters

LeBron and other athletes take up the activism their predecessors declined.


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.


Get Married at a Buddhist Temple in Japan

A wedding idea for adventuresome brides and grooms.

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Check Out This Amazing Block by Nerlens Noel

Take your Sixers highlights where you can get them.

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Cops Seek Center City Dollar Store Robber

He held up a store on Chestnut.

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Kenney: No Regrets Over Christie Insult

“You should have a little more common sense and a little more respect for the rest of us.”

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New Jersey May Allow Assisted Suicide

“Death with Dignity Act” passes State Senate panel.

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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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D.A. to Charge Two More in Abandoned Sting

State reps Vanessa Lowery Brown and Ronald Waters expected to face charges.

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Bradley Stone Hunt Shifts to Bucks County

Would-be theft victim fired shots at assailant matching Stone’s description.

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UPDATE: Suspect Still Sought in Montgomery County

D.A. releases up-to-date photo of the gunman.

Man Crush Monday: Brandon Robert

The local party producer narrows down his 9 local dude crushes.

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