Philadelphia Magazine People, Places, News & Views
Opinion

What Happened to Chris Rabb?

Sixteen years ago, he wrote a book touting conscious capitalism. Now he’s a Democratic Socialist hanging out with controversial podcaster Hasan Piker. Did he change — or did America?


Longform

How Five Days in Philly Changed Movie History Forever

Governor Josh Shapiro pennsylvania
Opinion

Dear Josh Shapiro: Now That You Have the Votes, Here’s Our Wish List

Guides

14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

Latest Stories

News

Another Water Main Break, This Time in Manayunk

Another water main broke in Philly on Thursday morning. This time it was a 12-inch main that broke at Manayunk and Ridge Avenues in Manayunk. […]

News

Laughing at Transgender Comedy

A special one night stand at GayFest

News

8 Ways You Are Exactly (Sort of) Like an Olympian

There’s nothing like the Olympics to remind us how insufficient we are. Our lives don’t feature medals and pageantry and easily remembered storylines. For two […]

News

Texts From the Comcast “Robin Hoods”

If Robin Hood had flown first-class to Miami, popped bottles with strippers and coated his arrows with gold paint, would the fine people of Nottingham […]

News

8 Gifts That Say “Philly”

A customer of mine from Denver visited me in Philadelphia recently and hired my company for a good project. I want to send him a […]

News

Morning Scoop: Romney Speeds Down the Jersey Turnpike

Luries Settle Divorce. Jeff and Christina Lurie have reportedly settled their divorce quietly. Christina will get a sizable portion of the Eagles, according to reports. […]


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

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

Overly Sensitive Olympics Viewers Are Wrong About Monkey Promo

The Olympics have triggered a whole lot of angst. People are pissed at NBC’s spoilers. They’re pissed about Americans being too self-obsessed. They’re pissed about […]

News

Gunman Arrested in Hymies Restaurant Robbery

Authorities have arrested a 40-year-old Philadelphia man and charged him with armed robbery for the July 14th heist at Hymies Restaurant in Merion Station. Police […]

News

$28 Million In Cuts Proposed for Inquirer and Daily News

Today, the leadership of the Newspaper Guild, the union that represents many employees of the Inquirer, Daily News, and philly.com, sent the following email to […]

News

Stop What You’re Doing and Gawk at This High-Res Image of Mars

Seriously, we dare you to stop looking at the mountain ranges in the background of this image of Mars. These pictures were TAKEN BY A […]

News

Woman Allegedly Stabs Her BF With a Steak Knife for Slapping Her Sunburned Butt

Holy crap, someone get this woman some aloe immediately. A 24-year-old Bethlehem woman has been charged with aggravated assault with serious bodily injury and other […]

Read More About

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

Whole Foods Sued After Allegedly Discriminating Against Muslim Employee

Whole Foods will have to go to court because the Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations has filed a lawsuit against the company […]

News

VIDEO: Brutal Nutpunch Highlights Spain vs. France Olympic Basketball

While you were at work this afternoon, Portland Trail Blazer Nic Batum was busy punching Spain’s Juan Carlos Navarro in the groin during the Olympics. […]

News

Andy Reid Addresses the Media for First Time Since Son’s Death

Andy Reid returned to Lehigh University on Wednesday for Eagles training camp. After a morning walk-through that was closed to the public, Reid addressed the […]

News

Harry Belafonte Thinks Bruce Springsteen Is Black

Harry Belafonte—the civil rights activist who’s best known for singing “The Banana Boat Song”—recently told The Hollywood Reporter that he thinks Bruce Springsteen is black. […]

<< 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 >>