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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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Philly Grows by 6,000 to Stay in Top-Five Cities

But Phoenix is in hot pursuit, according to Census estimates

Only a Fraction of Philly Neighborhoods Have Gentrified, Pew Says

And it’s a surprisingly small fraction.

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What Sanders’ Continued Fight Means for the DNC

Will this summer be a mess in Philly?

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Six More Draft Workouts for Sixers

The Sixers announced that they will work out six prospects tomorrow at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, including St. Joseph’s forward Isaiah Miles.

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Okafor Voted to All-Rookie First Team

Jahlil Okafor has been nominated to the NBA’s All-Rookie First Team, joining Karl-Anthony Towns, Kristaps Porzingis, Devin Booker, and Nikola Jokic.

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Reynolds Brown: My Container Tax Is Less Regressive Than Kenney’s Soda Tax

Her proposal could make it harder for the mayor to get his budget passed.


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.


Gay-Bashing Victims Sue Attackers for Assault and Battery

From left: Kevin Harrigan, Kathryn Knott and Philip Williams. The victims of the September 2014 gay-bashing assault in Center City are taking their attackers to […]

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WATCH: The New Crum Creek Viaduct Goes Up in Fast Forward

You can rewind and replay SEPTA’s live webcam feeds from the construction site.

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17 Things You Might Not Know (or Were Trying to Forget) About John Bolaris

Hingston: He’ll be on American Greed tonight.

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The Incredible Political Insurgency of Chris Rabb

Philly Mag talked to Rabb about how he defeated one of Philly’s most powerful political machines in April’s election.

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Gay-Bashing Victims Sue Attackers for Assault and Battery

Fiorillo: We’re just surprised it took so long.

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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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How to Get A Vacant House Knocked Down: Turkey Vultures

L&I has set a precedent, we think.

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Inside the Seriously Exhilarating Black Comic Book Scene

Vourvoulias: Why the vibrant scene around comic creators of color is converging on Philly this week.

The Best LGBTQ Events This Weekend

Coming up: beard appreciation, dance-floor charities, and adult-themed fantasias.

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Kings Pick Owed to Sixers Now Unprotected

After the results of Tuesday night’s lottery, the Kings are now locked into owing the Sixers an unprotected 2019 first round pick.

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