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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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Philly Is Tim Tebow’s Best Chance

Hingston: No other city has a better track record for embracing sporting weirdos.

PA High School Students Organize “Anti-Gay Day”

To protest anti-bullying movement National Day of Silence.

News

TV’s Dr. Oz Defends Against Calls for Dismissal

The TV doctor — a Penn alum — is fighting critics who say he promotes “quack” medicine.

News

Where Will the Pope Visit When He Visits Philly?

More than a dozen sites competing for the pontiff’s attention.

News

Pennsylvania’s Baby Bust

Is our low birth rate a crisis?

News

Comcast Will Meet Feds to Save Merger

Justice Department regulators are lining up against acquisition of Time Warner Cable.


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

Race and the Race

Most Philadelphians still vote along color lines. Those who don’t could pick the next mayor.

Is New Philly … a Fit Philly?

Now that everybody’s a yogi, slackers (like me) have nowhere to hide.

We Want Answers: Emma Fried-Cassorla

The founder of Philly Love Notes talks New York, the Pope’s visit, and why our city’s low expectations might be a good thing.

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The Best Thing That Happened This Week

Marie Antoinette lives!

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Don’t Punish Bullying With More Bullying

Otterbein: The Internet’s response to Britt McHenry is just wrong.

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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

Atlantic City Fire Chief Gets $13K-Per-Month Pension

He retired shortly after being accused of dropping his pants in front of a city employee.

A Black, Lesbian Robot is Coming to Philly This Weekend

You’ve gotta meet Bina48.

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The Phillymag Pop Quiz for the Week

April is the crewel-est month. Is that a new pillow cover?

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Report: Regulators to Recommend Blocking Comcast Merger

The proposed $45.2 billion merger could hit a serious speed bump next week.

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