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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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Behind the Budget-Friendly Changes at Le Bec-Fin

It’s no secret that Georges Perrier’s empire is struggling — witness the shocking sudden close of Brasserie Perrier on New Year’s Eve, the recent rollout […]

Make your V-Day special with the perfect outfit — and a little something flirty underneath

Check out the outfits here. Whether you’re hitting the town for a swanky Center City date (V-Day’s on a Saturday this year!) or staying fireside […]

Forget flowers and candy. To make Valentine’s Day memorable this year, we suggest you cheat.

Forget flowers and candy. To make Valentine’s Day memorable this year, we suggest you cheat. Sort of. For a small fee, local author — and […]

Holy Gossip Girl, who wants to show up at the prom in a dress another girl is wearing?

Media’s sweet, sister-owned Sorella Boutique has added a prom lounge to its lower level, giving doe-eyed girls a place to browse reasonably priced dresses in […]

Jessica Troiano, owner of Piccolini, and her top 2 buys of the moment

WHO: Jessica Troiano OWNS: Piccolini MOST RECENT PURCHASE I’M LOVING: It’s a tie: my silver dog-tag necklace; and a black halter dress by Splendid DISCOVERED […]

Extravagant rings, elegant earrings and jeweled necklaces that instantly add a touch of glamour to any ensemble

Long gone are the days when stringing some beads on a piece of string qualifies as designing jewelry — and we, frankly, couldn’t be happier. […]


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.


Stocks may be down, but your confidence, health, and bank account could be on the up and up

Of course you know: Smoking is bad for you. But with taxes looming, layoffs left and right, and that big Christmas shopping bill to pay […]

Alison Barshak brings a city sensibility to Fort Washington with her second namesake eatery.

A QUARTET OF 30-somethings raises cocktails for a toast. The women haven’t seen each other recently; they chat away, with extra time and attention given […]

Elizabeth Gilbert is using her fame to write the next chapter of her life story

WE ARE SITTING in a hole-in-the-wall bagel and coffee shop in Frenchtown, 16 miles upriver from Lambertville, and Liz Gilbert is talking. Liz loves to […]

The Inquirer and Daily News think they still need their papers to find out what’s going on

IN THE HEADY early days after Brian Tierney’s ownership group purchased the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Daily News in 2006, one of his new employees […]

What Philadelphia is wearing this week.

So … in case you haven’t noticed, it’s cold. Like, really cold. So cold that my camera freezes solid as soon as I leave the […]

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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.


Exhibit B: The Ice Cyclist

Extreme biker Lucas Brunelle likes nothing more than riding where he doesn’t belong. He has risked international incident with a spin on the Great Wall […]

Philly natives Becky and Kipp Fawcett, their company, and its fight to change the face of adoption 

THERE’S NO PAYMENT plan for adoption. That’s something Becky Fawcett found out as she sat across from her lawyer in his Doylestown office, looking down […]

Go hang out with the gorillas all afternoon

While it might seem counterintuitive to visit the Philadelphia Zoo in the dead of winter, I can tell you by personal experience (went last weekend) […]

Last minute reservations for Philadelphia Restaurant week

Last week we uncovered the best deals. This week, we tell you whether you can still get them. As promised, we’re doing all we can […]

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