Philadelphia Magazine

Patrick Rapa

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Remembering Melissa “Bang Bang” Forgione

The arts community mourns the passing of the Philly dancer, burlesque performer, actress and activist.

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New Music Video: Craig Elkins, “Same Old Person”

An oddly motivating song from the ex-Huffamoose singer-songwriter

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Five Songs You Need to Hear Today

Fresh new music from bands Mark Squilla wants to party with

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Sign This Petition Against Mark Squilla’s Dumb Music Bill

The South Philly councilman proposes a directory of everyone playing music in Philly as if that’s even remotely possible.

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Rest in Power, Abe Vigoda

Damn if every obit doesn’t described him as “sunken-eyed.”

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Still Decoding the Philly References in ESPO’s Monstrous Old City Mural — Part 4

Googling, brainstorming, crowdsourcing and begging to unlock the secrets of Steve Powers’ great wall of icons

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Five Things You Need to Hear Today

Need is a strong word. So is FOMO. So.

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Still Decoding ESPO’s Enormous Old City Mural — Let’s Talk Big Picture

Part 3 in our efforts to unlock the secrets of Steve Powers’ Second Street masterpiece

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Decoding All the Philly References in ESPO’s Enormous Old City Mural — Part 2

Once again we attempt to unlock the secrets of Steve Power’s massive tribute to Philly legends

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New Music Video: Square Peg Round Hole at Ringing Rocks

The Philly band’s latest involves hitting boulders with hammers.

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Decoding All the Philly References in ESPO’s Enormous Old City Mural

Artist Steve Powers pays tribute to local legends big and small on Second Street

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New Music Video: Moosh & Twist, “Uptempo”

The Philly rap kids return with a lesson on illness.

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Kickstarter Campaign Unites 5 of Philly’s Biggest Club DJs

And their massive vinyl collections.

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Ways to Spend Your MLK Day

Get inspired and get involved today.

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Adam McKay, The Other Philly Oscar Nominee

The comedy director/writer earns two nods for his first drama