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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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The Long Fall of Philly Newspapers

Document gives inside look at financial decline of Inquirer and Daily News.

Jim McGreevey Reflects on 10th Anniversary of Coming Out

“I can only wish that I had found this path more directly.”

News

Far NE Philly Wawa Robbed by Man With Knife Again

A nearby Wawa was robbed recently, too.

News

Penn State Mulls Reforms to Governing Board

Friday meeting to consider proposals.

News

Husband Arrested in Pennypack Park Murder

Christopher Murray confessed to killing his wife, police say.

News

Philly Has Taney Dragons Fever

Center City team advances to Little League World Series.


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.


News

Report: Philly Has Edge for DNC

Could bring up to $200 million to local economy.

PA Bridal Shop Won’t Sell to Lesbian Couples

“Because it would break God’s law.”

What the Gays Did On Instagram This Week

The Gayborhood’s fiercest posers.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

PA LGBT Wedding Expo, Mama’s House, and more.

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The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz

Haters, raters, home invaders … hey, we get around.

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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

OCNJ Vs. OCMD Headline Quiz

Two states. Two OCs. Whose news is whose?

The Boys of The Book of Mormon

We sat down with the cast.

News

Alleged Cockfighting Ring Busted in Berks County

More than 50 birds rescued.

News

$1 Million Grant Will Pay to Trap, Neuter Philly’s Feral Cats

Up to 12,000 felines targeted by the program.

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