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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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The Afterlife Is Getting a Makeover

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

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Top five home accessories sure to welcome in the new season with style

So everyone updates their wardrobe come fall. But their home? Not so much. Maybe it’s because throwing a cardi over that summer dress is a […]

Treatment Guide: Stroke

Stroke kills more than 150,000 people a year, making it the third leading cause of death in our country. Those who survive are often left […]

Treatment Guide: Prostate Cancer

Cancer of the prostate — a small, walnut-sized gland that helps to produce semen in the male reproductive system — is the second leading cause […]

Small town browsing at its finest! Explore six great shopping towns worth spending the day in

While we’ll always love a good mall run (where else can you find three last-minute strappy sandal options in under 20 minutes?), sometimes we want […]

Jonathan McDonald unveils a delectable menu at his Pub & Kitchen

While he was executive chef at Snack Bar, Jonathan MacDonald delved into the realm of molecular gastronomy in his creative dishes. But the menu he’s […]

Street Style, Week 3: September 19, 2008

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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.


Great finds from Lululemon, Egan Day, and Vintique and Odi

Some great news on the Lululemon store-search front: After teasing us with a second-floor showroom for about a year, they have finally landed on 1527 […]

Apothecary’s trendy Manhattan-like cocktail celebrates the rise of 13th street’s Apothecary Bar + Lounge

No up-and-coming neighborhood arrives without a cocktail calling card, and the bartenders at 13th Street’s Apothecary Bar + Lounge are celebrating the rise of their […]

This year’s annual Chester County Restaurant Festival proves to be a wonderful way to spend an afternoon

No plans for Sunday? Take advantage of what’s promising to be a pleasantly fall-ish day and tour downtown West Chester at this year’s annual Chester […]

Is the price worth the band?

I thought I must have read the press release wrong yesterday: "AC/DC to bring ‘Black Ice’ to Wachovia Center on November 17th … Tickets at […]

To avoid scalpers and Craigslist scams, consult this handy guide to the shows soon to go on sale …

To avoid scalpers and Craigslist scams, consult this handy guide to the shows soon to go on sale … I already ranted about those $92.50 […]

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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.


Wedding: It’s Your Fairy Tale

It's Your Fairy Tale

Your first look at The Sololist, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx.

Seems like forever ago that we first started hearing about The Soloist, the Robert Downey Jr./Jamie Foxx movie based on former Inquirer columnist Steve Lopez‘s […]

Your first peek at Gramercy, Main Line Green Home, and Vivi G.

I’ve covered a bunch of new store openings here in the last few weeks, and last weekend, as promised, I checked them out to report […]

Fall’s Oktoberfest celebrations hit Philadelphia

I detest the summer and I love beer, so when fall’s Oktoberfest celebrations come into view, I get pretty excited. The Oktoberfest season starts late […]

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