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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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What are those Swedes thinking?

What Are Those Swedes Thinking?

Pulse: Chatter: Philadelphians to Watch, September

Who: Jennifer Yaron, 24, and Marguerite McDonald, 26, the pair who recently founded F.U.E.L. (Fostering Undergraduate Exposure on Location), an art gallery located in the […]

Why the Phillies’ skip should stay

Since early summer, when it became clear that the Phillies’ season would once again be mired in futility (this year’s theme: We Suck, Version 26.0), […]

Why we’re repealing a “Best Of” award

Last month, this magazine bestowed a “Best Of” award on someone named Peter V. Ueberroth for “best human being, ever.” At the time, we were […]

No, we aren’t getting the Olympics. But how does badminton grab you?

When the U.S. Olympic Committee cut Philly from the list of cities it’s considering putting forward to host the 2016 games, it was blunt about […]

Why your local anchor is reading the Bucks County Courier Times

As we turn our attention from beaches to television with the new fall season, there’s one reporter who’s quietly become a must-read for local network […]


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.


Pulse: The Snapshot: Crane Man

Who: Walt Wilkens, a crane operator for Cornell & Co. Where: About 30 floors above Arch Street in Center City, on the construction site for […]

Off the Cuff September 2006

I never really understood what Thomas Wolfe meant by “You can’t go home again.” Over the years, I’ve gone back to Easton, where I grew […]

It’s a grim, dark world of headbanger rock and video-game death and mayhem. Isn’t it?

The Secret Life of Boys

From the Editor September 2006

I challenge you to read senior writer Matt Teague’s narrative of life on the front lines of our city’s murder epidemic and not feel your […]

Fall Trend Report 2006

Any fashion mag can rattle off this season’s hot styles. But for this guide, we spoke to Philly’s style insiders to come up with must-have […]

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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.


Exit Interview: Andrea Kremer

Like light beer, foam fingers, and cries of “If you paid as much attention to me as you do that damn game, our marriage wouldn’t […]

The key to elegance this fall? Investing in designers’ new crop of trusty black pieces in rich textures, luxe fabrics and bold silhouettes

Looking Back Breathe new life into a vintage dress by ­donning super-high heels and colored gems with it. Balenciaga special-edition dress (1962 reissue), $3,990, and […]

Need to get away? We’ve got a trip that’s perfect for you!

In search of ideal autumn weekends, we packed up and tried out the luxe-est inns and newest spas, plus urban hot spots and outdoor treks. […]

The fruit of an 11-hour online auction gets a roasting at Torreo Coffee

The Biddable Bean

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