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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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A round-up of the top 5 shops for men’s and women’s clothes in the Philadelphia area.

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All pretzels are not created equal in Philadelphia. Find that Philly taste without turning the staple snack into a diet disaster

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Marnie Old recommends a light off-dry wine that pairs well with spicy-sweet cuisine.

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In our July “Guide to Outdoor Dining,” I railed against restaurants that think two tables on the sidewalk constitute an outdoor dining room.

In our July “Guide to Outdoor Dining,” I railed against restaurants that think two tables on the sidewalk constitute an outdoor dining room. But the […]

Local jewelry company Typhaney B. makes great gifts — for yourself.

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Best of Philly 2025: City Life

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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.

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Once, the Indians came here to drink. Now, the yuppies do. And ex-mayor Bill Green is right in the middle of it all, merrily ringing up the register

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The Broadway version of Spamalot won three Tonys. But can the touring edition win over our critic?

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Mentally complicated musical genius Brian Wilson comes to Glenside’s Keswick Theatre

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A look at Philly restaurants serving the Mexican drink, horchata.

Mexico really gets beverages. It’s got margaritas, Coke made with real sugar, those addictive bottles of Jarritos, and, my favorite, horchata. Made from grains (like […]

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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.

Fall into the season with a look at our new issue of Philadelphia Home.

Yikes. People are starting to think about fall. It’s not just JCPenney’s back-to-school commercial that’s a mini-remake of The Breakfast Club. Eagles games are on […]

Joy Manning reviews the Indian food restaurant Ekta, from the former executive chef of Tiffin.

I was excited to hear that Raju Bhattarai, a former executive chef at Tiffin, was opening his own restaurant, Ekta. I drove off to Fishtown […]

For 30 years, you were either on Vince Fumo’s side or he’d destroy you.  His family operates the same way

IT WAS MARCH 2003, and Vince Fumo should have been happy. He was Vince Fumo, after all, and his life had been an epic, unlikely […]

Philly-boy Adam Gertler gets his own Food Network show.

Few food fans were more bummed than me when local hero Adam Gertler didn’t take the prize during the season finale of The Next Food […]

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