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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.


Q&A

How Do You Host the World Cup? This Philly Soccer Exec Has Been Preparing for Years

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Opinion

The Afterlife Is Getting a Makeover

Q&A

West Philly’s Colman Domingo Is Ready for His Close-Up

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The Best Philadelphia Magazine Long Reads of 2024

It’s our roundup of our favorite stories from 2024!

Opinion

How’s Mayor Parker Doing After a Year in Office?

Five areas where I give her a thumbs up — and one area where I hope she focuses next

Longform

Pennsylvania Deserves a National Park

This is a more controversial statement than you’d think.

News

Bensalem Police Capture Runaway Pig

Plus: A reality-dating show comes to Philly, and Boyz II Men win The Masked Singer.

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Opinion

The Boulevard Subway Will Be Worth Every Penny

No other “Route for Change” option delivers as much bang for the buck.

News

Mayor Parker’s New Website Has Us Feeling … Optimistic?

Philly Stat 360 offers stats and figures on homicides, overdoses, potholes, on-time trash pickup, build permits issued, and more.


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

Doug Mastriano Has No Idea What Drones Look Like

Dude wanted to be our governor. Now he’s on a more important mission — to take on the Galactic Empire and destroy the Death Star.

News

Philly Mag’s Resident Drone Expert Explains What’s Actually Going On

Aliens who obey FAA regulations or aliens who hate mosquitos? The possibilities are endless.

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Philadelphia City Council Approves Sixers Arena

It ain’t over till it’s over, but it’s almost over.

Some of the models who have filed a lawsuit against the nightclub at Tierra Colombiana in Philadelphia (photos via court exhibits/fair use)
News

Philly Today: Ten Models Sue Popular Nightclub Over Sexy Photos

Plus, Independence Blue Cross deletes executive photos and bios after United HealthCare CEO murder. And… Luigi Mangione’s Philly connections.

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News

Philly Today: Rouge Is Suing John Bolaris Over Nasty Comments

It’s a rumble in Rittenhouse! Plus, a Franklin Institute controversy brews.

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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

Philly Today: From Jason Kelce to Josh Shapiro, Philly’s Write-In Votes for President

Plus, the unbearable shame of $8 Sixers tickets. And this team wants a new arena?!

News

Philly Today: The Sexiest Local Male News Anchor In Entire Country Is, Apparently, NBC10’s Keith Jones

No word on what Brian Taff or Rick Williams have to say about this. Plus, Mike Jerrick hate mail.

News

Philly Today: Mike Jerrick Makes Bad Suicide Joke About Rocky Movies

Mike apparently never got the memo that suicide jokes aren’t funny. Plus, John Bolaris tweets go poof.

News

Philly Today: John Bolaris Had a Rough Sunday Night In Rittenhouse Square

The fracas involved him, Rouge owner Rob Wasserman, and one steadfast bouncer.

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