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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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Opinion

The Afterlife Is Getting a Makeover

Q&A

West Philly’s Colman Domingo Is Ready for His Close-Up

Latest Stories

Pedro Ramos Joins SRC

Nominated by Corbett

Philly Fed Index Plummets

Lowest reading in two years

Lancaster Adoption Agency Scam?

Main Street Adoption Agency goes to court

News

North Philly/Center City

Can the divide ever be bridged?

News

Boy George is Back!

We love this new song

News

Recap: HIV Prevention and Outreach Summit

Almost 1,000 turned out for the event


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.


Morning Scoop: Iverson Getting Divorced

Plus: Society Hill’s porn king

The magic is in the bakery case

Eleven years ago, at a wedding in Dhaka, I witnessed a custom that must haunt the dreams of anyone who has ever fallen in love […]

Chip Roman doubles down

Of all the potential uses for white chocolate, only three are compelling enough to be inarguable: As a nickname for Jason Williams, the sickest behind-the-back […]

News

NY Passes Marriage Equality Bill

It’s one step closer to becoming law

News

Junk in the Trunk

For most of my adult life, I drove either a mini-van or a station wagon. That’s part of being a mom. It wasn’t until the […]

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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.


News

Philly’s SlutWalk Postponed Indefinitely

Can social media replace a physical protest?

Our Fave Centerpiece-Worthy Vases

The last two homes I’ve scouted for the mag have had one thing in common: Gorgeous, showstopping arrangements of blooms and branches and greens. And […]

News

Deadspin vs. Grantland

Battle of the sports sites!

“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” Preview

The gang gets dark

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