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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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50 Years After Bloody Sunday, Work Still to be Done

Mathis: Sen. Vincent Hughes pushes for racial and ethnic fairness in Pa. laws.

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Missing Newtown Square Eighth-Grader Found Dead

Cayman Naib’s body has been found.

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We’re Not Alone in Water Main Breaks

A particularly frigid winter has caused many recent ruptures. But this is not unique to Philly.

New York City: A Guide for Savvy Philadelphians

Because we’re not exactly tourists, are we?

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Does My Keurig Make Me a Bad Person?

Mathis: How the culture war landed in my coffee cup.

Ask Liz: Your Philly Conundrums Solved

Can I put my wedding proposal on the new sign on the Lits Building?


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

Chip Kelly blew up the Eagles.

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The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week

Strippers, nippers, Yankee Clippers—spring? Spring, is that you?

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Medicating Women’s Feelings? What Else Is New?

It’s as sexist as it is timeless.

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Report: Feds to Charge N.J. Senator with Corruption

Robert Menendez has been under investigation for two years.

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Trust Fund Established for Officer Wilson’s Family

How you can help.

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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.


Gay Things to Do This Weekend

Bearlesque does Britney, Philly FIGHT hosts a health fair, Seth Rudetsky performs for Jewish Pride and more.

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Is Condo King Allan Domb About to Run for Council?

He authorized a PAC this week.

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New Information in Search for Missing Teen

Cayman Naib may have been upset by a school email.

Philly Bracing for Hurricane-Fueled Power Outages

New computer model suggests climate change will cause more blackouts in years to come.

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