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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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Bill Clinton Spars With Protesters in Philly Over 1994 Crime Bill

It played out today in Mt. Airy.

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4 Takeaways from Bernie Sanders’ Speech at AFL-CIO Convention

The battle for the union votes continues.

News

How Did We Become So Obsessed With Food…

… and so lazy at the grocery store?

TOP PICKS: 5 Unique LGBTQ Events This Weekend

Coming up: Plays, performances, and flip cups!

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Hate Roosevelt Boulevard?

Here’s your chance to change it for the better.

News

The Latino Vote Event Series — Join Us!

Philly Mag is partnering with Al Día for a series of town halls that kicks off Wednesday.


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

Nutter Blasts Sanders for Clinton “Qualifications” Comment

“This is LOW and crosses the line.”

News

PHOTOS: The Raucous Philly Sanders Rally

Thousands showed up. They were very excited. They had great signs.

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Hinkie Used Fake Lincoln Quote in Resignation

Sorry, Sam. Abe didn’t say that.

Sanders at Temple Rally: Clinton Not “Qualified”

What it was like inside the Liacouras Center last night.

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Gun Group Calls on DNC to Give Up Armed Security

Dems should “put up or shut up” on Second Amendment, group says.

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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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Suit: Philly’s Voter Rolls Are Abnormally — and Suspiciously — Large

A conservative group has filed a lawsuit against the City Commissioners.

News

The Sixers’ Process is Dead

A look at the departure of Sam Hinkie, the hiring of Bryan Colangelo, and what that all means for the team going forward.

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#PhilTheBern: Sanders in Philly

The best social media posts about the candidate’s visit.

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Was Controversial Philly Cop’s Death a Suicide?

Lt. Vince Testa was being investigated by a local grand jury, according to law enforcement sources.

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