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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

Q&A

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

Latest Stories

Survey Says: Pa. Has Lots of Survey Researchers

Pew research reveals each state’s most unique job.

Madonna Coming to Philly

This September on her Rebel Heart Tour.

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News

Neff, New SRC Chair, Issues Public Statement

“The governor has asked me to serve as chair of the SRC.”

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News

The Brief: Is Bill Green’s Political Future Over?

And other questions about Gov. Wolf’s bold move.

Philadelphia’s Economic Growth Among Worst Worldwide

Of the globe’s 300 largest metro areas, the local economy comes in 250th.

Icy Weather Delays Schools

Travel caution is urged, and more wintry weather is expected.


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.


Wolf Dumps Green at SRC

Marjorie Neff will replace him, but Green will challenge the decision.

The New Boom

An inside look at the trends — and the players — driving Philly’s resurgence.

News

How to Root for the Tanking Sixers

Why you need to pull for the Lakers (and the Heat and the Thunder) right now.

News

No Small Talk (I’m From Philly)

Weymouth: Inside the mind of a Philadelphian abroad.

News

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

The Flower Show opened. Spring can’t be far behind. Can it?

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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

Philly, These Three Questions Could Be on Your May Ballot

Study up.

News

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week

Seven simple questions about the week that was.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

Pissi Myles’ new show, Margaret Cho comes to town, our Flower Show Party and more.

Tom Wolf: We Found $109M in Savings in Two Weeks

Which is good, because PA is facing a $2.3 billion budget gap.

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