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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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Can Conservatives and Liberals Be Friends?

Mathis: Yes. But it takes work.

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Friends’ Central Tackles Controversial Play About AIDS

No Brigadoon for them.

PA Legislative Session Ends With No LGBT Hate Crimes Law

And Equality PA’s Ted Martin is fird up.

Wade Davis to Speak at FIGHT For Life Gala

Philadelphia FIGHT welcomes the out former NFLer.

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Anti-Gay Flier in N.J. Senate Race Has “Cory Brooker” Typo

Whoops.

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Councilman Calls for Hearing on Bed Bugs

Mark Squilla says Philadelphia faces a growing problem.


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.


Timberland Opens This Weekend in Rittenhouse

Expect more than those ubiquitous tan boots.

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Man Has Been Mistaken for Eric Frein More Than 20 Times

Now he might get a car.

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Pennsylvania Curbs Investment in Iran

Businesses will be punished for investing in Iran’s energy industry.

The Conversation Issue: Can We Talk?

This is the transcript of a chat on Slack — the intra-office messaging system Philly Mag uses — between editor Tom McGrath, senior editor Richard […]

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Like It or Not, Foles Is the QB of the Future

Missanelli: Three reasons the Birds won’t be drafting a franchise QB or — settle down now — trading for Cam Newton.

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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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UPDATE: Judge Faces Charges for Accepting Bracelet

Thomasine Tynes is first charged from infamous abandoned sting.

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Philly Airport Workers Worried About Ebola

They want better equipment for cleaning planes.

Q&HEYYY: Bev

Philly’s premiere Christian drag queen on tucking, her homegirl Jesus and more.

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Prediction: State Senate to Stay in GOP Hands

Democrats’ hopes to capture the chamber are fading.

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