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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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Flower Show Growth

2010 sees visitor increase

Temple Wins!

Well, Penn State, you’ll always have football

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13 Best Gay Phone Apps

For dating, hooking up, music, travel and more

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George Michael is Back

He covers a New Order classic for charity

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On Our Gaydar: Milford

Art, antiques and a walk in the woods

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Everybody’s Irish Today

LGBT-friendly St. Pat’s parties


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.


Worst Sports Fans in America?

According to GQ, we’re numbers one and two

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Decriminalizing Teen Sexting is Good

But sexts can still be harmful to girls

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Hot or Not: Tattoos

How cool is ink on an old guy?

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TV News and Japan Relief

Hosting a telethon is not enough

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An Irishman Walks Into a Bar…

Or does he?

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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 Stuff: Ursula Augustine

Ursula Augustine has won a few Best of Philly awards for her specialty facials and extra-pro make-up application. (And if there were an award for […]

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She’s in there!

Philly’s Lelia Broussard makes it to round 2 in Rolling Stone

Morning Scoop: Ali Helps Iran Hikers

Plus Comcast’s theme park

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The Big Kiss on Glee

Kurt and Blaine finally lock lips

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