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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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Honeymoon à Paris for a trip filled with food, breathtaking panoramas and even more romance than your wedding day

“Paris is always a good idea.” So said a starry-eyed Audrey Hepburn in 1954’s romantic drama, Sabrina. Truer words were never uttered. Along the tree-lined […]

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When Famous People Come Out

Does it make any difference?

Philly’s Gay Men’s Chorus Sings Out

A video highlight from the holiday concert

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Newton: Not My Heisman Vote

Bradley: It’s an integrity thing

TV: Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys

A real-life Will & Grace explores sexless love

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Oscar Hosts Announced

Get ready for a looong night


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.


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Christmas Politics

Nutter rides anti-P.C. wave

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The Obsolete Checkbook

Banks make you pay for outmoded habits

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Jayson Werth to Nationals

A contract for your most important, um, vendor

My fiancée and I are currently planning what is going to be a fantastic wedding. Throughout all of the negotiations, however, many, many decisions had […]

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TV: Son Berated for Being Gay

What Would You Do? confronts coming out

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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.


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Dear G Philly: Answering Reader Questions

You ask. We tell.

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Friday Morning Quarterback

Mike Miss: Random thoughts on last night’s game

Wildflowers, vintage vessels, and arrangements that look like they were gathered together moments before your “I do’s”—This spring, we’re loving the rustic aesthetic of country-garden celebrations and the easy, natural flowers they call for.

Photography by Brett Thomas.  Styling by Barbara Botting.

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Review: Night Catches Us

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