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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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America’s Founding Racism Rears Ugly Head in Charleston

Coard: Sticks and stones will break your bones, but systemic racism will kill you (if you’re black).

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Emmanuel Mudiay: Point Guard With a Shooting Problem

Draftland: He’s got a ton of talent, but his ceiling depends on him developing his jumper — a lot.

The Secret Life of Chip Kelly

The Eagles coach wants more than wins — he wants to change the way football is played forever.

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These Are the 10 Worst Drivers on the Schuylkill

Hingston: You know what makes it the toughest commute in America? Baby, it’s you.

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The Most Magical Shore Town on Earth

Weymouth: Why Ocean City, N.J., will always be the perfect Philadelphia perfect vacation.

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We Want Answers: Marjorie Neff

The new head of the SRC on charters, teachers, and putting the commission out of business.


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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The Best Thing That Happened This Week

The Philly sports scene hit bottom.

Rainbow Crosswalks in Gayborhood Should Be Installed By July 5th

A source close to the project gives an update on Facebook.

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2,500 Youth Summer Jobs Announced

Philly nets $4.4 million to boost goal of creating 10,000 youth jobs

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The Phillymag Pop Quiz for the Week

Bridges, towns, SEPTA lines, minds … why is everything closing around here?

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Local Hospital Worker Has Super-Popular Autopsy Instagram

How would you feel if Nicole Angemi’s 350,000-plus followers were looking at pics of your dad’s corpse?

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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 32nd Annual Ball On The Square

The event drew VIPs from around Philadelphia to support Philly’s most well-known park.

10 Gay Documentaries on Netflix Streaming

From “Paris is Burning” to “Mr. Angel” to “For the Bible Tells Me So.”

Billionaire Thinks Class War Is Near

Philly should raise its minimum wage … or else, warns Nick Hanauer.

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Kristaps Porzingis: International Man of Mystery

Draftland: Be intrigued by the sharp-shooting 19-year-old Latvian seven-footer. Very intrigued.

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