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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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Opinion

The Afterlife Is Getting a Makeover

Q&A

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

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Sneak Peek: Inside Philadelphia Magazine’s November Issue

Our latest issue drops this week. In it, learn the steps Philly must take to address climate change.

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The Northeast State Rep Who Thinks Democrats and Republicans Can Actually Get Along

Jared Solomon has a radical notion.

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News

Richard Florida Releases His Plan to Solve Philly’s Budding “New Urban Crisis”

Four takeaways from the report Florida published as the culmination of his yearlong Philadelphia Fellowship.

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News

I Let My Son Try Archery Deer Hunting in Philly. Here’s What It Was Like

He is one of five first-time youth hunters participating in an archery deer hunt at “America’s first urban wildlife refuge.”

News

Michael White Found Not Guilty in Rittenhouse Stabbing Death

White testified that he was acting in self-defense when he stabbed developer Sean Schellenger.

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News

Mayor Kenney Proposes Vaping Legislation to Protect Minors

The bill would restrict minors’ access to flavored e-cigarettes, but keep them available — in specialized stores — to everyone else.


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

PES Explosion Released Toxic Chemical Into Atmosphere, Investigators Say

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board just released the first update of its investigation into the June accident.

News

This Might Be the Biggest Scabby the Rat Contingent We’ve Ever Seen

We counted seven Scabbys (or is it Scabbies?) along 6th and Chestnut streets as part of a building trades demonstration outside the Public Ledger Building.

Opinion

Temple Students, Let That HBCU Comparison Die

Pretending that a predominantly white institution is “HBCU-ish” gets you nowhere. But you can leverage your own unique situation in a city that’s a majority of color to make things better for the surrounding community.

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News

Taking Your Bike on Amtrak Just Got a Whole Lot Easier in Pa.

You can now check your bike on a train that stops daily in New York, Philly, and Pittsburgh.

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News

What Do You Think: Should Philly Still Celebrate Columbus Day?

Some cities have canceled the holiday. Others have replaced it with Indigenous Peoples’ Day. But here in Philly, it’s still all about Christopher Columbus.

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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

Whatever Happened to Cutting People Some Damn Slack?

There’s plenty to be mad about these days, but somewhere along the way, people started turning everyday issues into sanctimonious ire. Where do we go from here?

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The Best Thing That Happened This Week: Ben Simmons Sinks a Three

Finally!

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News

Flooding and Sunny Skies at the Shore? Get Used to It

Experts say we’re in for more high-tide flooding in the future.

News

The New Flyers Rage Room Is An Outrageously Bad Idea

It’s a place where you can pay to break stuff during the game. Apparently, the Flyers anticipate providing plenty of reasons to make fans angry this season.

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