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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 Today: Is This the End of WMMR as We Know It?

Plus, Eagles fans can pay $100 to throw snowballs at Santa. And GoPuff will now deliver you a live Christmas tree.

News

Is Shane Gillis Bigger Than Kevin Hart? Yes. (Most Adults Are.)

The Pennsylvania-born comedian just announced he’ll headline a show at Lincoln Financial Field in July.

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Hey, Everyone: Philly Mag Has a Podcast Now!

Introducing Philly Mag Today—your daily dose of all things Philadelphia.

Guides

17+ Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season

How to spread cheer to all Philadelphians in this time of joy — and need

News

Center City District’s Retail Report: Keep Shopping, You’re Good at It

And 19103 is the 10th wealthiest ZIP Code nationwide.

News

Frank Rizzo Supporters Can’t Find Someone Willing to Fix the Statue

So says the prominent attorney representing the group that now owns the controversial bronze, which was damaged when the city hastily removed it.


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

Behind the Scenes of Gritty’s New Calendar

Gritty’s 2026 calendar takes the Flyers mascot around iconic Philly locations.

News

Fly Fox Rescued, Robbed, and Released

Plus: Eagles fan wins wrestling championship, Art Museum hires new CEO and calls old one a thief, Delco cake recommends pie, and more.

Q&A

Meet the Man Who Beat SEPTA and Saved the Columbus and Rizzo Statues

On the heels of forcing SEPTA to cancel its drastic cuts, headline-making attorney George Bochetto prepares for new battles.

Longform

Meet the Philly-Born Director Changing the Predator Universe

Inside Dan Trachtenberg’s path from working at a video store in Willow Grove Mall to directing one of Hollywood’s biggest sci-fi franchises

News

Wrestling’s Biggest Troll is an Eagles Fan

Plus: Phillies get sent to the cornfield, Pennsport Pub gets stripped, and a Philly restaurant gets a Michelin nod four days before closing for good.

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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.


Guides

Traitors in Our Midst: Cowboys Fans Lurking in Philly

From AI to the mayor of Upper Darby, the villainous origin stories of notable locals who’ve strayed from the virtuous Kelly Green Path.

News

The War on Drugs Announce Drugcember Shows to Benefit Philly Schools

Plus, you’re not through hearing “6-7” anytime soon … and it has Philly roots.

News

Michelin Stars Arrive in Philly Tonight

Tune in as Foobooz drops the announcement news.

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Larry Magid’s New Book About the Best of Philly Music

Philly’s real soundtrack is bigger, louder, weirder, and impossible to pin to one hit. In a new anthology, music impresario Larry Magid gathers the musicians, mischief-makers, and scene-builders who scored a city that never stops remixing itself.

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