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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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Restaurant Review: Next-Level Comfort Food at Little Nonna’s

On the first day, there were white tablecloths. People dressed for restaurants the way they did for Pan Am Stratocruisers, and entrées arrived beneath silver […]

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Philadelphia’s Millennial Revolution

That’s right, revolution. More than four out of 10 residents in Greater Center City are between the ages of 18 and 34—and they’re only growing […]

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Philly Should Be in Delaware

If our state boundaries made any sense, that is.

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Enough with the JFK Assassination

Fiorillo: Wake me when anniversary is over.

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Somebody Recreated Philly’s City Hall in Minecraft

It’s just missing one little thing…

Keeping Santa Alive in the Suburbs

How do you preserve your kids’ innocence—and recapture some of your own—when they begin to suspect the guy in the red suit is a big fat lie?


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.


Wait, No Tailgating at the Super Bowl This Year?!

This would never happen at the Linc.

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The Best Food at Pizzeria Vetri Isn’t the Pizza

Trey Popp talks floppy pies and too-thin crusts.

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Hillary Clinton Was in Town Again Last Night

She must really love us.

The 12 Best Winter Holiday Drinks

Photos by Brett Thomas

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Buzz Bissinger Apparently A Penn State Fan Now

Leather pants, earring, also gone.

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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.


Best of the Gayborhood: Entertainment

Where to gay … I mean play.

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Bill Green to Lead School Reform Commission?

Mayoral field would get a little thinner.

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Sandusky “Victim Number 9” Sues Penn State

Abuse began in 2005, when he was 12.

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The Clintons Were Right: Where Obamacare (Maybe) Went Wrong

Is “small ball” the better way to achieve liberal goals?

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