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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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Opinion

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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13 Gay Things to Do This Week

Jackie Beat makes her Philly debut, Golden Girls GayBINGO and more.

News

(Update) Cape May’s Missing Parrot Found, Unharmed

Authorities are squawking about the crime.

News

New York Decides to Follow Philly’s Example

Will reduce penalties for marijuana possession and use.

News

Now That Amy Schumer Can Say Pussy on Comedy Central …

Weymouth: What does that mean for the dreaded C-word?

News

Fire Extinguished at Wanamaker Building

No injuries reported.

News

Obama Announcement Could Threaten Merger

Shares of Comcast, Time Warner both fall after “net neutrality” statement.


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.


Philly Drag Queens Attempt to Break World Records at The Troc

In Night of 100 Qweens.

News

Lockheed Gets $107 Million to Locate in Camden

The company will move 3,500 employees from nearby Moorestown.

News

The President Is Wrong on Net Neutrality

Marks: Why the Internet needs fast lanes and slow lanes.

News

The Tragedy of Thomasine Tynes

Yes, she accepted the bracelet. But there’s more to her story.

10 Fab Gay Wedding Ideas From Pinterest

Our favorite pins for your gay wedding.

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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

Stop Spitting on the Sidewalk, You Disgusting Pig

Hingston: I don’t care if it’s cold-and-flu season; I’ve had it with your f’ing phlegm.

News

Bolaris: Winter Is on the Way

Philly forecaster says Arctic air this week, winter storm next.

News

Ed Rendell Isn’t Interested in Being Mayor*

*But is the door really closed?

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GOP May Try Gerrymandering the Presidency

And it may start in Pennsylvania.

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