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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 Police Looking for Info on Unidentified Woman

She was found in West Philadelphia.

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Pa. Senator: I’ll Introduce New Liquor Privatization Bill

One passed the House in February.

Win Tickets to See the Indigo Girls With the Philly Youth Orchestra

April 12th at Kimmel Center.

News

Can Bart Blatstein Really Kickstart Atlantic City?

He just might have a shot.

LGBT-Protective Language Added to Indiana’s Religious Freedom Act

A proposed fix.

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How Camden Reduced Gunfire by Nearly 50 Percent

“We know we can’t arrest our way out of this.”


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.


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Jim Kenney’s Complicated History with School Vouchers

He once backed a pilot voucher program. Today, he’s a staunch critic.

George Takei’s Coming to Town This Weekend

The LGBT icon will appear at The Great Philadelphia Comic Con.

News

Milton Street for Mayor? Hey, Why Not?

Marks: One man’s flaws are another man’s finer points.

News

Coming Next from Philly Mag: BizPhilly

Our new business and innovation channel launches on April 30th.

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Menendez: I’m Not Going Out Like This

Embattled N.J. Senator “angry,” “outraged” at federal corruption charges.

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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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$1 Million Reasons Why Tony Williams’ Star Will Rise

Plus, Darrell Clarke’s endless class war with Mayor Nutter.

News

Trial: “This Is Training Day for Real”

Drug dealer testifies that movie-quoting Philly narcotics officers threatened to throw him off a balcony.

News

Sen. Menendez Indicted for Bribery, Fraud

Only the second U.S. senator to face corruption charges in 20 years.

Millennials Aren’t Flocking to Cities Anymore—Can Philly Buck the Trend

Post recession, young people are staying put.

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