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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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Top 5 watch shops for the old-fashioned cuckoo-clock gal or the slick and shiny Rolex type.

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Is This the Only Restaurant in Center City Serving Food Today?

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What wine would pair fabulously with your weekend dinner of garlic shrimp or pasta carbonara?

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A European twist on walking fights plateaus with poles.

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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.


Ashley Primis’ style report heads to KOP and Smak Parlour with the help of Philly’s new Mole.

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Wildcrafted mushrooms are up for grabs at Reading Market’s Fair Food Farmstand

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Jamie Dillon and Nick Paparone have been turning out bold, catchy and recently political phrases since 1999.

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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.


How handy moms raise sons who marry handy wives

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How to stock — and enjoy — a closet full of presents

There’s a reason why my friends call me, I swear, “Gifty McGifty.” I absolutely love giving gifts. For Father’s Day, I got my husband the […]

Is there unequal treatment towards diners amongst Philadelphia’s restaurants?

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This winter, plan all you want: spring always surprises

WHEN I PLANTED my first garden 30 years ago, in the hard- scrabble backyard of an apartment at 23rd and Walnut, I worked out every […]

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