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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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Will Dems Be Hurt by Primary Infighting?

Maybe not: Attacks have had little effect.

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In Politics, IBEW 98 Is the State’s Biggest-Spending Union

“Johnny Doc” and company have spent more than $25 million on political races since 2000.

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Haverford Speaker Slams Students for Protests

Controversy doesn’t end with grad speaker’s withdrawal.

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Will the Media Be Shut Out of the Inky Auction?

All the details are set for the final battle for the newspaper’s future.

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QUIZ: The Ultimate Guide to Tipping

Marks: Don’t be a cad. Here’s everything you need to know to be a better tipper.

20 #GayPhilly Instagrams You Need to See This Week

Babes for days, weeks, months!


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.


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Take the Phillymag.com Pop Quiz!

Are you the trashiest trash-talker in the all-trash-talk, all-the-time town!

G Philly‘s Weekend Roundup

Get PrEPped at Icandy, Stimulus Turns 5, Elixir Gala and more.

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13 Bizarre Philly Airport Moments: a Timeline

Lazor: Welcome to the pantheon, guy who just made the plane turn around.

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70 MPH Speed Limits Coming to PA

Sammy Hagar will feel great in the Keystone State.

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Even Professional Journalists Hate Inquirer.com

Washington Post reporter: “Why do they want me to leave?”

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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.


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Letter: Unions Offer to Hit the Road to Drum Up Convention Business

They also promise no labor grievance for six months.

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‘Joey Merlino’ Just Filed The Strangest Court Motion We’ve Ever Seen

We can only assume that Joey Merlino had nothing to do with this, or that he has gone mad.

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What Blonde Philly Socialite Hooked Up With Prince Harry?

Inquiring minds want to know.

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The Five Jersey Shore Stories of the Summer

Miller: From Revel to the Union League to Sandy — still — this is what we’ll be following.

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