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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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Marian Anderson: A Voice That Shattered Barriers

Her powerful singing changed the world.

News

One of Us: Jannie Blackwell

The 72-year-old, City Councilwoman talks Wawa, bike lanes, and one gargantuan feline.

Best Thing: We Are the Champions!

C’mon, you gotta ask?

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News

Here’s What the World Is Saying About Eagles Fans

We’re from Philly. No one likes us. We don’t care.

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News

Here’s How Quickly the Streets Department Is Spiffing Philly Up Again

A before-and-after report on the 60 tons of trash from the Eagles parade.

News

There’s No Way Only 700,000 People Attended the Eagles Parade

Maybe the Inquirer and their Brit “experts” were still drunk when they crunched the numbers.


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.


News

Philadelphia Just Showed the World How to Have a Super Bowl Parade

From the police to the fans to the toilets, here’s our graded review of the massive undertaking. (Guess what got an F?)

News

The Eagles Parade: A Love Letter to Philly

I went not as a devoted Eagles fan, but as a lifelong fan of my city — my now undeniably world-class city.

News

PHOTOS: Eagles Fans Will Climb Literally Anything

Yes, that includes porta-potties.

News

Sorry, Chase Utley, But Jason Kelce Just Stole Your Place In Philly History

Chase’s timely f-bomb was great in ’08, but Kelce’s victory speech transcends it in every way.

Scenes From the Eagles Parade: Everything You Missed Edition

Were you out along Broad or on the Parkway today? Here’s everything else that went down.

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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.


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This Jason Kelce Eagles Parade Speech Is the Best Effing Thing Ever

A man on fire.

PHOTOS: Fans Standing on Top of Things at the Eagles Parade

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Overheard at the Eagles Parade: Early Edition

“They’re climbing already?! Yoooo it’s too early for that, man!”

Scenes From the Eagles Parade: Morning Edition

Philly Mag’s roving band of reporters has been out since the crack of dawn.

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