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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

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

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Weekend Roundup

Friday + Saturday + Sunday

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Delaware Passes Civil Unions Bill

Trip to Rehoboth, anyone?

News

Phils Should Just Lie to Us

Tell us we’re the greatest fans ever

News

Stage Reviews

Performances at Arden and Wilma

News

Prenuptial Preoccupation

Why you shouldn’t be offended by the pre-marriage agreements

News

The Scoop: Orchestra Drama

Plus: People doing bad things on video


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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Attack on Sex

Without babies, social conservatives say sex is bad

News

Mythical SEPTA Silverliners

Why don’t the trains run on time?

Queen Arlene Defends Herself

She believes criticism of her qualifications is “ludicrous”

Main Line-Connected Soap Operas Canceled

?uestlove has something to say about that

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Matthew Morrison on Good Day

The Glee hunk dishes on his solo album

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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.


The Goods: Springtime at Denim Habit

Lizanne Crotty of Denim Habit in Suburban Square dishes on her favorite in-shop picks for April. "This spring, it’s important to have basics," she says. […]

The Goods: Royal Kicks

Brit-born shoe maven Elena Brennan, owner of Queen Village’s Bus Stop Boutique, picks her favorite spring styles. All April, her sweet shop will be toasting […]

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Do We Know Who Iverson Is?

New Allen vs. Old Allen

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Santorum for President?

Bad news for the LGBT community

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