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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

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HUP Patient Being Checked for Ebola

“The risk of Ebola is quote low.”

News

Here’s Who’s Parking on City Hall’s Doorstep

Kerkstra: The entitled, ugly backside of $55 million Dilworth Park.

News

Picking the Right Husband for Your Career

It’s their partners, not children, who hold women back in the workplace.

Philanthropy Friday: Bebashi

Providing healthcare resources to Philly’s minority communities.

News

The BBC Has Reported on Philly Jesus

His legend grows.

News

Exclusive: Kristina Ruehli Says Bill Cosby Attacked Her in 1965

Tenth public accuser tells her story only to Philadelphia magazine.


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

Cop in ‘Tainted Justice’ Series Gets Job Back

He won’t return to narcotics.

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Ed Rendell Is OK with NFL Game Being Moved

This time.

News

Pa. Legislature Might Hold Lame-Duck Session

The better to get GOP legislation passed before Tom Wolf becomes governor.

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PGW Sale Hopes Dim

UIL Holdings says it will let sale agreement expire.

News

Dwight Evans Mulls Mayoral Run

Would third time be the charm for longtime state rep?

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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 Takes a Stand on Education

Mathis: How our pugnacious, argumentative city used its powers for good.

Another Country Music Star Came Out Today

Billy Gilman releases a coming out video on YouTube

PHOTOS: Philly In the Heat of 1990s AIDS Protests

This week’s Throwback Thursday

“I Wasn’t Born a Man; I’m Intersex”

A plea from Michael Phelps’ intersex lover Taylor Lianne Chandler.

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