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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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A&E: Feelin’ Groovy

If you can’t say Woodstock without a lump rising in your throat, the Mann has a concert just for you For all of you nostalgic […]

Atlantic City Casino Guide

Plan your trip to A.C. with the help of our quick guide to the shops, restaurants, bars and goodies at each casino. Bally’s Atlantic City […]

A.C. Now: Nightlife

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A.C. Now: Shopping

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Ten years ago, people laughed at the idea of a local all-sports channel. Today — thanks to wisecracking Michael Barkann and a team of rumpled sportswriters — Comcast SportsNet has made the sports section obsolete

The show really begins just inside the glass doors of Comcast SportsNet’s offices at the Wachovia Center, with security guard Fred Bibbo. He’s quick with […]

A smackdown between Collingswood and Haddonfield has the produce — and charges of back-stabbing — flying

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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.


The Good Life: The 411: Shopping: Old City Switcharoo

Foster’s Homeware is scooting over to a four-times-larger space at 399 Market, and adding new lines and a back-of-store area called “Apt. 399,” a combo […]

The Good Life: The 411: Design: Main (Line) Event

Should you, like many a homeowner, find yourself holding onto a so-so interior designer just for her access to showrooms, or to a blah architect […]

Don’t let PHL’s hang-ups keep you grounded — take off on time with these airlines

Philadelphia Airport is renowned for its flight delays, lack of runway space, and overall success as “The Worst Place to Fly Out of Ever” — […]

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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.