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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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Opinion

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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Everybody Wants to Know if Philly’s Jeopardy! Champ Is Single

The answer is, well, a little bit complicated. Greg Shahade is polyamorous.

Q&A

Jennifer Weiner on 25 Years of Good in Bed

Best-selling Philly author Jennifer Weiner looks back her very personal debut novel.

News

Mother’s Day Is an Unhappy Day for Millions – One West Philly Woman Wants to Help

How Meirav Ong’s “grief weaving” may give you some much needed solace.

Q&A

Philly Chess Master Talks Defeating Jamie Ding on Jeopardy!

Rittenhouse Square resident Greg Shahade ended the champ’s 31-game winning streak on Monday night.

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From Rocky to Rizzo: Monument Expert Paul Farber Talks Statues and Public Spaces

The founder of Monument Lab just opened a new exhibit at the Art Museum that explores the concept of public commemoration.

Opinion

Remembering Philly Fashion Icon Ann Gitter

Philly Mag’s former style editor on Ann Gitter, the iconic owner of longtime womenswear boutique Knit Wit, who died on April 14th


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

Inside One South Philly Couple’s Cat Nightmare

$40,000 in attorney fees and 20 visits from the PSPCA have not conquered the stench that is ruining their lives. “I don’t want to live like this,” says their neighbor, the cat owner.

Q&A

Emma Copley Eisenberg Talks Fat Liberation, South Philly, and Her Brand-New Book

The acclaimed South Philly novelist is back with a new work of fiction, set in and around Philadelphia.

News

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.

News

Don’t Look Now … But Philly Is Safe

How the hell did that happen? And why is the mayor not taking more credit for it?

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It Is Now Safe to Care About the Flyers

In a season full of ups and downs, first-year head coach Rick Tocchet and an unexpected core of rising stars has given the city’s most devoted fan base hope.

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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.


News

Stateside Live! Is Getting a $20 Million Glow-Up in Time for Philly’s Biggest Summer

A rooftop bar, a concert stage, and more ways to watch the game — here’s what’s changing at the Sports Complex ahead of a very busy summer.

News

Gardening for Good: Grave Gardening at The Woodlands

At The Woodlands, a volunteer-staffed program restores flowers to cradle graves and builds community in the process.

Guides

40 Urban Gardening Ideas for Your Philly Back Yard

Plant some new roots.

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The Editors’ Cut: What We’re Reading, Watching, Doing, and Liking This Week

Hot recs from the Philly Mag staff

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