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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.


Q&A

How Do You Host the World Cup? This Philly Soccer Exec Has Been Preparing for Years

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Opinion

The Afterlife Is Getting a Makeover

Q&A

West Philly’s Colman Domingo Is Ready for His Close-Up

Latest Stories

Carson Wentz Helps Local Class Get Out of Their Final Exam

The Eagles QB helped students at West Chester Rustin High start summer vacation a little early.

Opinion

Why the Left Won’t Stop at Toppling Confederate Monuments

Nickels: How can you ignore iconic racists like Abraham Lincoln and Walt Whitman?

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News

Center City Trolley Tunnel to Close on Sunday

Passengers should use the Market-Frankford line.

Is It Time for Larry Bowa to Manage the Phillies Again?

With the team floundering, could the fiery Bowa be the solution?

News

Bear Spotted in Bucks County Backyard

It was seen strolling near a swing set outside Doylestown.

News

David Oh Stabbed in Southwest Philly

The councilman is in critical but stable condition.


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.


Opinion

Mayor’s Commissions Are an Exploitation of Diverse Community Labor

Kenney’s administration doesn’t have a diverse talent issue — as long as they’re unpaid appointees.

Penn’s Landing Will Turn Into a Mini Amusement Park

Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is getting an upgrade.

Everybody’s Favorite Shark Is Hanging Off the Coast of Atlantic City

Mary Lee was pinged in waters less than seven miles from the Jersey Shore gambling mecca on Wednesday morning.

11 Things You Might Not Know About the 1926 Sesqui-Centennial Exhibition

Aka the Philly World’s Fair that didn’t go well. At all.

News

The PPD Wants You to Drive With “Covfefe”

The PPD turned Trump’s viral typo tweet into a PSA.

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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.


Joel Embiid Was Punking Kids at the Pat’s/Geno’s Courts

The Sixers’ big man was driving through South Philly and “had to stop to teach them how to trust the process.”

BTA Vote Test

Philadelphia magazine called for nominations for outstanding teachers in the Greater Philadelphia area that go above and beyond their job descriptions. With the overwhelming amount […]

News

First “Nonstop” Flight to Iceland Diverted

Mayor Jim Kenney was on board.

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News

Reykjavik’s Hunky Mayor Kicks Off Icelandair Flights from PHL

Lucky for us, Mayor Jim Kenney gave him a tour of the city today.

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