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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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Serene with Scene: One&Only Ocean Club, Bahamas

To judge by the steady celebrity meteor shower on the Atlantis Hotel and the One&Only Ocean Club—an alluring, shuttle-linked combination of pulsing high-rise and secluded […]

Travel: Quick Weekend Getaways: York, PA

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As I prepared for an escape to Washington, D.C., my weekend was shaping up to be a study in contrasts. That seemed appropriate, since the […]

Travel: Quick Weekend Getaways: Spring Lake, NJ

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Travel: Quick Weekend Getaways: Princeton, NJ

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Travel: Quick Weekend Getaways: Montchanin, DE

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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

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Travel: Quick Weekend Getaways: Chestertown, MD

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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.


Travel: Sun Direct: Curaçao

Why: It’s the Caribbean island everyone-you-know hasn’t been to—yet. The largest of the Netherlands Antilles, Curaçao has turquoise waters and a rich heritage that are […]

Travel: Sun Direct: Bermuda

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New York City sans boutique hotels and Olsen twin run-ins

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There’s nothing subtle about Prince — he is, after all, an artist who changed his name to a symbol. So it’s no surprise that his […]

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