Philadelphia Magazine People, Places, News & Views
Guides

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.


Q&A

How Do You Host the World Cup? This Philly Soccer Exec Has Been Preparing for Years

death personalized memorials cremains
Opinion

The Afterlife Is Getting a Makeover

Q&A

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

Latest Stories

News

Philly Cop Arrested for Assault

Officer Joseph Marion faces dismissal after hitting two people in a West Oak Lane parking lot.

News

Meet the Crazy Guys Who Are Starting a Newspaper In Philadelphia

The team behind Fishtown’s Spirit is ready for round two.

West Philly Rising

Explosive growth in University City is shifting the city’s power and economic axis west. One big worry? Income and opportunity inequality.

News

That Cool New Female Viagra Is a Bust

Women aren’t beating down their doctors’ doors so they can have more sex.

News

I See “The World” Differently Than Ta-Nehisi Coates

Smith: Why I cannot completely accept his total indictment of the society that produced us both.

PPA Unveils Smartphone Payment App

It lets you pay remotely. Service begins Thursday in four locations.


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.


OUT in Theaters: Spotlight

The film tells an extraordinary true story in a rather in-extraordinary way.

News

Drexel Lands Half of Towson’s Famed Lacrosse Quadruplets

Dragons LAX fans will be seeing double next season.

News

In Refugee Crisis, Wolf Reminds Us He Was Right Choice

Mathis: How welcoming do you think Tom Corbett would have been yesterday?

News

Now, More Than Ever, Pennsylvania Should Welcome Syrian Refugees

Weymouth: What will be our Thanksgiving story this year?

Commentary: Matt Lauer Gets a Failing Grade on Charlie Sheen’s HIV Interview

Lauer’s disappointing performance ranks him right along the likes of Candace and Raven.

Read More About

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

Nutter: Gun Violence Is Like Terrorism

After Paris, Philly mayor tells feds more must be done about home-grown bloodshed.

News

76ers Fall to Mavs 92-86

The Dallas Mavericks, led by 21 points from veteran Dirk Nowitzki, finished the game on an 11-4 run to drop the 76ers to 0-11 on the season.

News

The No-Bullshit Guide to Sanctuary Cities

What they are and why everyone from wanna-be presidents to Mayor Nutter is talking about them.

Philadelphia Police Dept. HQ - Roundhouse
News

Will Police Reforms Work in Philly?

A new report suggests “mixed results” elsewhere.

<< 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 >>