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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

Latest Stories

News

Stop Buying Celebrity Perfumes

Beyoncé’s new scent inspires a boycott

News

Bisexuality isn’t a Myth

A new study says men can like both

News

Bisexuality isn’t a Myth

A new study says men can like both

News

The Check-Up

Today’s top health headlines

News

The Check-Up

Today’s top health headlines

News

“Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark”

Grade: C


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

Weekend Roundup (Hurricane Edition)

Don’t let Irene get you down

News

ESPN Taints Little League

Mugging for the cameras

Morning Scoop: Ackerman Violates Buyout?

Plus: Dykstra whipped it out

News

Twitter Takeover

Follow @phillymag today!

News

Mendte: Gadhafi’s Departure

He should’ve dealt with Curt Weldon

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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.


Jay Wright’s Flash Mob

Dances to Katy Perry

Vick is White in ESPN

Mag art shows QB as a white dude

Marcellus Shale Potential Reduced

80 percent less gas than predicted

News

New Hope, Rehoboth Have Most Gay Couples

Census counts top LGBT communities

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