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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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House of Heidnick murder

Two decades ago, Philadelphia was introduced to its most notorious criminal — an eccentric who gruesomely tortured six women in his basement. On the 20th anniversary, the question still lingers: Was Gary Heidnik insane … or just evil?

Inside the House of Heidnik

Woodloch Pines, Hawley, PA

Travel With Kids: Woodloch Pines, Hawley, PA

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Travel: Williamsburg History

We are touring the grand Governor’s Palace in Colonial Williamsburg, a recreated 18th-century structure once inhabited by Thomas Jefferson, when it strikes me that, really, […]

Travel: Travel With a Passion: White Sulphur Springs, WV

* What to do and where to stay Take in one of the legendary Greenbrier resort’s culinary classes—this month from the 11th through 14th, “Cast […]

Travel: Travel With a Passion: Sarasota, FL

* What to see Between 1941 and 1966, Sarasota became a mecca for modern architecture, and the resulting body of work was dubbed the Sarasota […]


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.


Travel: Travel With a Passion: Palm Beach, FL

* What to do Attend dinners, culinary demonstrations, and even tours of spectacular private home kitchens during the 16th Annual Bon Appétit Wine & Spirits […]

Travel: Travel With a Passion: North Adams, MA

* What to do: The largest center for contemporary art in the U.S., MASS MoCA specializes in provocative visual and performing-arts pieces—like Dave Cole’s Memorial […]

Travel: An Art-filled Weekend in New York City

Drenched, tired, and in foolish shoes, I began my art-filled New York City weekend in a little coffee shop along one of those vacant stretches […]

Travel: Travel With a Passion: Newport, RI

* What to do Tour mansions! The grand ­summer homes of long-ago New York socialites are on the Newport Preservation Society’s tour that includes 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.