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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

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There’s a New All-Gay Wedding Magazine, EQL

And it’s awesome.

News

What’s Your Neighborhood’s Girl Scout Cookie?

Weymouth: Playing matchmaker with cookies and ’hoods.

End the Judicial Fundraising Charade

Let us demand real reforms, not fig leaves.

Adam Joseph On Being a Stay-at-Home Dad

“It’s the hardest job I have ever tackled in my life.”

News

WATCH: Booker Talks Presidency on New Larry Wilmore Show

Wilmore to Booker: “You get all the weak tea.”

News

How to Improve City Council

Step One: Elect new Council members.


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

Camden Begins Blight Demolition

It’s touted as a crime-reduction measure, but questions remain about implementation.

News

Democratic Decision Expected Soon

Philadelphia is one of three finalists, along with Columbus and New York.

News

Three Predictions for Tom Wolf’s First Year

Mathis: Pessimism guides our best guesses for the year ahead.

Man Crush Monday: Pretty Girl

Definitely one of our more unusual entries.

News

Photos From Philly’s MLK Day March

An estimated 1,500 protesters marched in Center City today.

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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.


15 Gay Things to Do This Week

Gay erotica at Giovanni’s Room, OurNightOut gets high, Miss Boxed Wine Pageant and more.

News

Former Philly Educator Named Wolf’s Secretary of Education

Pedro Rivera had moved on to be superintendent of the Lancaster school district.

News

Werth, Utley Compete to be “Face of MLB”

So far, the former Phillie trails the first-round vote.

Out Singer-Songwriter Aiden James Releases New Video

Watch “Snapshot.”

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