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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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Food podcasts for feeding your brain

A foodie’s work is never done. Those who follow culinary news might read half a dozen food magazines, all the major papers’ weekly food sections […]

Street Style: Week 2: September 12, 2008

Read the last Street Style here

What do these three artists have in common? Being a Fat White Man

Fat White Man Number One: Elton John. I was about to say a bunch of horrible things about the Rocketman, who completely annoys the hell […]

Wine expert Marnie Old tells us why Pinot Noir Coppola “Director’s Cut” 2006, California, is a  a fun bottle to BYO before a movie.

Pinot Noir — loaded with red fruit character and aromatic earth tones — is a prime September wine choice. There’s no better way to showcase […]

Treatment Guide: Cataracts

People often describe cataracts as a kind of fog over their eyes, as if they were looking through a frosted window. In fact, a cataract […]

Lifestyle editor Ashley Primis’s style report for the week of September 11, 2008.

Made-to-orderThere’s an event going on at Les Richards (pronounced Les, as in Leslie, not as in Lei) at Liberty Place today. It’s all about custom […]


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.


Treatment Guide: Arrhythmias

Every time passion sets your heart aflutter or excitement sets it pounding, you’re getting a taste of what it feels like to have an arrhythmia. […]

Review of The Sweet By-and-By by Pig Iron Theatre Company and Daniel Rudholm of Teater Sláva

Barely recovered from The European Lesson — a jolly fun play that disintegrated (and left me quite discombobulated) into a Sigur Ros video ("Untitled #1," […]

Tomatoes that will satisfy your sweet tooth

I recently blogged about the sun gold tomato, whose sweet tomato flavor is unparalleled. The sweetness is so sweet, in fact, that it got me […]

Lifestyle editor Ashley Primis’s style report for the week of September 10, 2008.

Brand NewA new store opened in Old City called Reward. It looks pretty amazing, most notably because they carry clothes from Opening Ceremony (the beloved […]

A new turkey burger recipe relying on a generous amount of finely diced apples

An end-of-summer cookout calls for burgers. Every year, it seems, I try out a new turkey burger for my brother-in-law, who doesn’t eat red meat. […]

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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.


Philadelphia’s best restaurants that will make you come back for seconds

Guess what question I’m most often asked at cocktail parties? “What is the best restaurant in Philadelphia?” (I refer seekers to the Best of Philly […]

Good Life: Main Street Shopping: West Chester

Grandiflora Gourmet teas, locally made bracelets, breezy Pine Cone Hill PJs, handmade greeting cards, keepsake baby gifts and bath products are just a few of […]

Okay, so the days of Trapper Keepers, colored pencils and plastic lunchboxes are over.

Okay, so the days of Trapper Keepers, colored pencils and plastic lunchboxes are over. But that doesn’t mean the older set (this means you, middle […]

Philly-based Intellifit has paired with California-based IndiDenim to create a totally customizable denim experience

Philly-based Intellifit has paired with California-based IndiDenim to create a totally customizable denim experience: Stop by the Custom Jeans Center in Plymouth Meeting, enter some […]

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