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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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This One Man Is Somehow Producing Two of Philly’s Biggest Events Right Now

Michael DelBene is overseeing both the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival and Wawa Welcome America  — two overlapping spectacles with global attention and local stakes.

Guides

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

From bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Longform

The Most Impactful, Influential Philadelphian Who Ever Lived

Thomas Paine came. He wrote. And nothing was ever the same again.

News

Veteran Philly Guitarist Returns to Stage After Child Sexual Assault Conviction

Mike Tyler went from sharing the stage with Pearl Jam and LL Cool J to a prison cell and lifetime on the Pennsylvania Megan’s Law registry. Now, he’s back. But is the Philly music scene ready for him?

Q&A

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

SNL! Euphoria! The Michael Jackson biopic!  It’s a big year for the Hollywood heartthrob.

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Opinion

Danny Simmons Jr. Belonged to the People

The artist, who died on June 14th, was an advocate for creatives across Philadelphia and a voice for the underrepresented.


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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Opinion

The Afterlife Is Getting a Makeover

When it comes to death, everyone these days is thinking outside the box.

Q&A

How Philly Prepared to Host the World Cup

Melissa Piccoli, chief external affairs officer for Philadelphia Soccer 2026, talks FIFA, city pride, and her Philly picks.

News

Summer of Mann

To celebrate its 50th anniversary — and the nation’s 250th — the West Fairmount Park music venue will unveil a dramatic new look to its campus on Monday.

Longform

America’s Greatest Black-Owned Bookstore Community Is Right Here in Philly

More than places to buy books, these neighborhood institutions serve as classrooms, gathering spaces, and engines of change.

Q&A

Anti-Folk Artist Adam Brodsky Returns With American Epitaph

It’s the Philly singer-songwriter’s first record in 20 years.

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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.


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News

Why Philly Needed the Lezborhood

On the rise of South Street’s latest micro-hood.

Guides

What Money-Smart Parents Teach Their Kids

Does your teen have their first summer job? Now’s the time to set them up for success.

Opinion

Remembering the Brilliant, Joy-Making, Mold-Breaking Dito van Reigersberg

Philly will never be the same.

Ukee Washington is approaching 40 years on CBS 3. / Photography courtesy of CBS
Q&A

After 40 Years on Philly TV, Ukee Washington Still Feels Like Family

The beloved anchor reflects on Kobe Bryant, cheesesteaks (with mayo!), his connection to Denzel Washington, and why Philadelphia is unlike any other place to tell a story.

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