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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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A Philadelphia Christmas List

What this city needs, what it wants, and what it probably wouldn’t bother returning.

The Mayor’s Race 2015 Begins

Our man explains why the person we select really does make a difference.

News

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

The Cuban thaw.

Everything Fresh Opens in the Gayborhood

It’s a game changer that’ll keep us well-stocked.

News

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week

OMG, Santa’s breathing down our necks! Gross!

News

White Christmas at Sweetwater Farm

Showing off Philly’s brightest aspiring stars with The Broadway Dreams Foundation.


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.


STUDY: Lesbians Earn More Than Hetero Counterparts

Same can’t be said for gay men.

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Philly Charter School Shuts for Good Today

Wakisha Charter School was founded in 2000.

Annie Should Be Left in the Orphanage

Couldn’t the terrorists have spared us from this one, too?

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Map Shows Where Bike Thefts Are Most Common in Philly

No. 1: Across from City Hall.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

Jingle Belles, holiday sales, sexy Santas, too.

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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

Jimmy Rollins Officially Traded to the Dodgers

The trade finally goes through.

Employee Asks Penn to Rethink Anti-Gay Blood Drive

“Red Cross doesn’t belong on campus if it is discriminatory.”

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Outrage Over Philly Paramedic’s Anti-Cop Social Media Posts

He apologized, but is now under investigation.

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Chip Kelly Is A Good Coach…

Mendte: Ignore that Dallas loss. The numbers suggest he’s doing well.

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