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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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Bensalem Muslims Say Township Won’t Let Them Build a Mosque

They’ve filed a federal lawsuit.

VOTE: Who Has the Best Drag Name?

Winners win tickets to Night of 100 Drag Queens.

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Giant Cigarette Coming to Dilworth Park

Drug company GSK will erect the giant butt on Friday.

News

Philly.com Absorbs Inky, Daily News Sites

The papers now have landing pages at the online mothership.

News

Reece Whitley May Be America’s Next Olympic Star

The Penn Charter freshman is one of the hottest young swimmers in the nation.

PHOTOS: Our Night Out at XIX

Hundreds showed up for the sky-high happy hour.


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

Drexel Student Stabbed on Campus

He was treated and quickly released; the attacker was apprehended.

News

Water Main Break Floods Part of Kensington

Water gushing in the 1500 block of Germantown Avenue.

News

Tribute Paid to Fallen Philly Firefighter

Joyce Craig-Lewis was department’s first female to die in the line of duty.

News

Protesters Invade Penn President’s Party

“Die-in” links Ferguson with university support for Philly schools.

News

I Hope “Die-In” Protests Made You Late Getting Home

Mathis: A black man died, needlessly. You have to sit in traffic longer? Good.

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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

Comcast Responds to Hotspot Lawsuit

“Our Xfinity WiFi home hotspot program provides real benefits to our customers.”

11 Gay Things to Do This Week

Songbird returns, a tacky sweater party, Merry Pissmas and more.

News

Dwight Evans Won’t Run for Mayor

After brief flirtation with campaigning, he’ll stay put in Harrisburg.

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Obama Adviser Apologizes for Penn Comments

Jonathan Gruber said Obamacare passed due to “the stupidity of the America voter.”

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