Philadelphia Magazine People, Places, News & Views
Guides

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

death personalized memorials cremains
Opinion

The Afterlife Is Getting a Makeover

Q&A

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

Latest Stories

News

Slow Tax Collections Sinking PA Budget

April revenues $595 million behind expectations.

Gay Things to Do in Philly This Week

Equality Forum, the Little Mermaid at Tabu, and Joshua Thomas sings.

News

Ex-Penn Prof Sues over Tenure Denial

She says child care leaves were reason.

News

Phila. Bans Smoking in Public Parks

The ban went into effect immediately.

Your Gay Guide to the Primary Election

Equality PA’s releases its endorsement list.

News

The FBI Document Johnny Doc Hoped You’d Never See

A 2006 affidavit requesting a warrant to search his house was unsealed Monday.


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

Stopping Gum Disease in its Tracks

SPONSORED CONTENT

News

Nate Silver: Pa. Is in the Midwest

The 538 stats wonk doesn’t have much data to back it up, though.

Philly Gays Get a Taste of Flavors of the Avenue

Photos from the East Passyunk taste fest.

News

Rowhome Collapses in Strawberry Mansion

NBC 10: At least two hurt.

News

Comcast Today: Is the Merger Bad for Hispanics?

Univision’s CEO thinks so.

Read More About

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.


Wale to Perform Free “Hip-Hop for Philly” Concert

A show to motivate Philly youth to get tested.

How to Recall a Philly Politician: You Can’t

Turns out you really can’t fight City Hall.

PA Governor Tom Corbett
News

Ruling Axing Pa. Voter Id Reaffirmed

Bernard McGinley upholds January ruling.

News

That Time Nixon Showed Up at the Vet

He and Spuds MacKenzie were two late 1980s visitors.

<< 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 >>