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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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Seafood Restaurants: The 2009 Philly Mag 50

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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.

Latin Restaurants: The 2009 Philly Mag 50

AmadaOld City | Spanish | Entrée: Under $13–$21Ranking: 8 • Last Year’s Ranking: 4Nearly four years after its debut, Jose ­Garces’s flagship is still one […]

Italian Restaurants: The 2009 Philly Mag 50

Birchrunville Store CafeBirchrunville | French-Italian | Entrées: $13-$20Ranking: 27 • Last Year’s Ranking: 13To say this Chester County BYO has a loyal following is an […]

International Restaurants: The 2009 Philly Mag 50

Alison TwoFort Washington | International | Entrées: $13-$20Ranking: 28 • Last Year’s Ranking: New to the ListGood things are happening at Alison Barshak’s second eatery […]

Indian Restaurants: The 2009 Philly Mag 50

BindiCenter City | Indian | Entrée: $18—$24Ranking: 11 • Last Year’s Ranking: New to the ListWhen chef Marcie Turney and partner Valerie Safran opened their […]

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