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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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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.

Taste: Dinner With…: Chef Alison Barshak

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The hot spots Philly Mag staffers are eating at this month

NORTHBROOK MARKETPLACE Five nights a week at Northbrook MarketPlace, a pair of well-credentialed chefs (Guillermo Tellez and Rob Boone) turn the bounty of the Brandywine […]

Bistro on the Brandywine proves that an easy, inexpensive meal can also be delicious

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Can chef Chris Scarduzio recapture the success of Brasserie Perrier with new Table 31?

When Brasserie Perrier, Chris Scarduzio’s debut restaurant, opened in 1997, Philadelphia ate it up. It was the era of Carrie Bradshaw, dot-com millionaires and lobster […]

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