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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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Fall’s go-to gourd is capable of much more than a scary face and a place by the front door

Thanksgiving starts the onslaught of holiday parties and get-togethers, bringing with it the seemingly endless parade of cookies, cakes and all sorts of high-cal holiday […]

Prime Finds: Rock On

Yes, it’s a video game where the goal is to make loud music. But with a soundtrack from the Dead, the Stones, the Clash and […]

Prime Finds: In Vest

The ideal transition piece for men: from apple-picking to dinner with friends, from warm fall days to cool fall nights, and for guys of all […]

What whiskey will not cure, there is no cure for

Life was a little cutthroat when cowboys retreated to the rowdy saloons of the Old West, but ordering a drink was easy: either whiskey or […]

No need to wait until the 31st for a Halloween pick-me-up: Our style spy, ASHLEY PRIMIS, delivers the best of this month’s trendy treats around town right here.

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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.