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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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Blatstein Frustrated by Casino Delay

Impatient to know if state will allow second Philly casino.

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Ed Rendell Returns to the Campaign Trail

But he doesn’t always like what he sees there.

Gloria Casarez Passes Away at 42

The City’s first director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs.

News

Is Camden on the Cusp of Revival?

Four reasons to think “Apocalypse, New Jersey” might be on the upswing.

News

Interview: Camden Mayor Dana Redd

How to rebuild a broken city.

News

(UPDATE) Pa. Court Justice: McCaffery Threatened to Release Emails

The porn email scandal gets weirder.


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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Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week Ending October 17th

Hyperbole, high fashion, and a shootout at the Capitol Corral.

What the Gays Are Doing This Weekend

Gay ghost tours, Halloween drag, Circus of the Stars and more.

News

Mayor Tries to Calm Nerves About Ebola

The mayor says Philly is prepared.

News

This Week’s Outrage Meter

What’s worse? Men who act like teens, or women who won’t put up with it?

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Wendy Ruderman Is Going to City Hall

Pulitzer-winning Daily News scribe is changing beats.

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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.


Philanthropy Friday

What would Valley Youth House do with a check for $1 million?

U.S. to Extend Recognize Same-Sex Marriage in Seven More States

That makes 26 marriage equality states.

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Princeton Sign Campaign Targets NBC Doc

Nancy Snyderman broke her Ebola quarantine.

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Sen. Carper on How to Handle Ebola

Mendte: Maybe we should follow Nigeria’s example.

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