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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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Opinion

In Defense of the Philadelphia School District

A deputy superintendent pushes back on a Philadelphia Citizen story that called the District’s Facilities Master Plan a sign of “managed decline.”

News

Why These Drexel Docs Want All the Dead Mice You Trap in Your House

Finally, your mouse problem can further the advancement of science. Well, assuming you can catch the devilish things.

Longform

Book Excerpt: The Banker Who Made America

In his new book, Richard Vague tells the story of Thomas Willing, the most powerful figure in U.S. history you’ve never heard of.

News

How Will the War Hit Your Wallet?

The headlines change by the minute. So what’s a Philadelphian to make of their money during this latest Mideast conflict? Experts weigh in.

News

The Redevelopment of the Old Family Court Building Is Dead

More than a decade after a luxury hotel was promised, still nada. As for that new African American Museum …

Q&A

The Zombies in This Philly Horror Flick Only Eat White People

David Dylan Thomas delivers a funny, gory history lesson in White Meat: Appetizer.


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 Greatest Off-Field Icons in Philly Sports History

The coaches, characters, and legends who have made the Philadelphia sports universe what it is today

Opinion

Where Is the Constitution Center When We Need It?

Jeffrey Rosen is out. Now the institution must decide whether it will remain a quiet, genteel place of scholarship or actually take on the current threats to democracy.

Guides

9 New and Upcoming Books With Philly Connections

Add these new works by local authors to your spring reading list.

Guides

10 Tips to Stress Less and Save More This Tax Season (and Beyond)

Dreading April 15th, and the money you’ll have to part with? Philly experts are here to help.

Opinion

What Market East Needs

The Economy League’s executive director responds to Philly Mag’s roundtable about the struggling corridor.

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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

The Great Philly Mag Semiquincentennial Quiz: Part 2

This month: The semi-obscure, somewhat murky, earliest excursions of Europeans.

Q&A

From Fairmount to the Today Show: The Journey of Sheinelle Jones

The former Good Day Philadelphia personality now co-hosts the fourth hour of the Today show with Jenna Bush Hager — and has a new book out next month.

News

The Most Quintessentially Philadelphia Sports Moments

From The Hit to The Stepover and beyond, a look back at the most unmistakably Philly moments in sports history.

News

The Best of the Rest: The Athletes Who Just Missed Our “Most Philly” List

We couldn’t fit everyone in the top 25, but these folks deserve some recognition, too.

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