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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

Q&A

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

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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?

Longform

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.

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.


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.


Guides

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

Hot recs from the Philly Mag staff

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Longform

Philly’s Driverless Future Is Here, Whether We’re Ready or Not

As Waymo taxis prepare to launch here, urgent questions about safety, jobs, and who this technology actually serves still need to be answered.

News

Is David Uosikkinen the Ringo Starr of Philadelphia?

The Hooters drummer and his In The Pocket supergroup honors Philly’s rich musical history.

News

How to Celebrate Local News Day

The Philadelphia Citizen and Philadelphia magazine invite you to take part in this first-ever day of action.

News

Colman Domingo Is (Finally) About to Become a Household Name

The West Philly actor has a very busy spring planned, beginning with hosting Saturday Night Live this week.

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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.


Guides

Celebrating the Most Talented Curtis Institute Graduates

Plus, a look at the prestigious Rittenhouse school’s rising stars, including a 14-year-old who insists on remaining mononymous..

Longform

Paul Offit vs. RFK Jr. Is the Battle of Our Times

How Philly’s leading vaccine doctor became MAHA’s public enemy number one

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News

Pierre Robert’s Entire Record Collection Will Be for Sale for One Day Only

Best of Philly-winning record store Vinyl Chickie has acquired the “pristine” set of 400 albums.

News

Help Hard-Paddling South Philly Dragon Boat Teens Get to Taiwan

The team has qualified for the Dragon Boat World Championship in Hualien, Taiwan in August. Now they just have to pay for it.

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