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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

Latest Stories

Sympathy for Kathryn Knott?

National gay mag The Advocate says yes.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

“First Comes Love,” “The Gran Varones” debuts, Bruce Yelk gets back in the nightlife game, and more.

News

New Gay-Bashing Details Emerge in Court Doc

Says victims were punched, called slurs repeatedly; one required 24 stitches.

News

Corbett to Kane: Give Me All the Porn Emails

Porn was traded on state email accounts.

News

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz

This week: Genius school, “That’s not cool,” Wawa fuel—what’s not to love?

News

Comcast Names Exec in Charge of Making Customers Less-Filled With Rage and Bile

Good luck!


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

Second Teen Charged With Murder in H.S. Girl’s Killing

Cops say he directed the shooter.

News

Philadelphia Outrage Meter: Guess Who

Here’s what had Philadelphians upset this week.

News

Ex-Phillie Mitch Williams Suing Deadspin, MLB Network

It’s over a report earlier this year.

Terrell Owens: 10 Years After the Eagles

A decade after his Super Bowl season, T.O. is as riveting as ever.

News

Flyers Fans Booed the Ice Guys Against Last Night

Will this last the whole season?

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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 Barber of Seville‘s Gay Slant

Baritone Jonathen Beyer says his Firgaro is “mildly gay.”

News

City Councilman Wants to Outlaw Toy Guns

There would be some exemptions.

News

Need a Cuddle Buddy?

With Cuddlr, there’s an app for that — unfortunately.

News

Phillies Will Finish Last For First Time Since 2000

Even the Mets were better than the Phillies this year.

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