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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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Treatment Guide: Knee Replacement

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Treatment Guide: Diagnosing Breast Cancer

Every three minutes somewhere in the United States a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, and every year 40,000 will die from the disease. Thanks […]

Treatment Guide: Bariatric Surgery

Obesity used to be dismissed as a lack of self-control. It’s now seen as a life-threatening disease with links to diabetes, high blood pressure, high […]

Those shades should do more than make you look cool — the right pair could help save your life

Being fair-skinned, I always knew I had to be extra careful about how much time I spent in the sun. But it wasn’t until recently […]

Style-wise, sports-wise, and otherwise, beach-dwelling surfers are the coolest of the cool. Those bods. Those clothes. Those accessories (surfboard, wax…).

Style-wise, sports-wise, and otherwise, beach-dwelling surfers are the coolest of the cool. Those bods. Those clothes. Those accessories (surfboard, wax …). Those hookups. That hair. […]

Another summer-perfect rosé

Few summer specialties are as delightfully pleasing as a dry rosé. With the chilly refreshment of a white wine and the dark-fruit flavors of a […]


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.


Our guide to high- (and low-) lights of the Kimmel’s new season.

This Monday at 10 a.m., the Kimmel Center releases tickets to the general public (i.e., those who do not subscribe) for all 2008-2009 Kimmel Center […]

Joy Manning on lobster rolls at Legal Sea Foods, London Grill, and Gayle.

Lobster rolls are a summer staple in New England, where the luxury crustaceans were once so abundant they were considered a food of the poor. […]

Australian makeup artist Napoleon Perdis has gained quite a following since debuting in 1995.

Australian makeup artist Napoleon Perdis has gained quite a following since debuting in 1995. He gussies up the ladies in Australia’s Next Top Model (yes, […]

Real Weddings: Erin & Scott Ellis

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Real Weddings: Jennifer & Ryan Gibbs

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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.


Robert Fripp! Adrian Belew! Tony Levin! Oh my! On Monday and Tuesday night, legendary prog-rock outfit King Crimson held court at Glenside’s Keswick Theatre

Robert Fripp! Adrian Belew! Tony Levin! Oh my! On Monday and Tuesday night, legendary prog-rock outfit King Crimson — in a two-drummer quintet format — […]

Splurge vs. Steal recommendations for Philadelphia restaurants.

As a teenager, I obsessed over those magazine spreads that compared luxury cosmetics to their drug store counterparts. I loved the idea that a cheap […]

Avalon boutique Pale Moon Boutique has amazing stock, and amazing deals.

When I think of the shore points south of Ocean City, I mainly think of Sea Isle and rowdy bars. It never crossed my mind […]

When a woman does the decorating, a man needs his space

I SAW MY future, and it scared me. A flash-forward in the movie of my life actually happened at the movies, during a screening of […]

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