Philadelphia Magazine People, Places, News & Views
News

Philly Is a Hot New Hub for Publishing Insiders

Literary agents, best-selling authors, and industry conveners — they’re having some of their biggest successes in Philly.


women's sports philadelphia
Longform

Game On: Why Now Is the Moment for Women’s Sports in Philly

News

Philly’s Neighborhood Pharmacies Might Just Save Us. Can We Save Them?

navy yard philadelphia
Longform

Is Philly’s Next Hot Neighborhood … the Navy Yard?

Latest Stories

News

PARCC Opt-Out Confusion Explained

Sort of.

News

On Net Neutrality, Comcast Loses — and Wins

The Philadelphia company faces unwanted new regulations — but it gets to set its own prices.

Inside Take: Don’t Call Me Superman

Expecting teachers to be superheroes undermines the profession.

News

Police Warn of Pickpockets at Wegmans, Panera Bread

In South Jersey, they’re using one of two techniques.

News

Harrisburg Radio Dumps Phillies for Washington Nationals

The Phils just can’t win.

Swarthmore No. 3 On List of Top 10 Colleges With the Hottest Guys

Earning points for its revamped fitness facilities.


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.


School District of Philadelphia

The Brief: Decision Impossible—the SRC’s Lose-Lose Situation

Pressured on all sides over a binary decision on charter school growth.

News

Kane Asks Court to Quash Grand Jury

Says judge had no authority to appoint a special prosecutor in her case.

News

Pope’s Visit: Bigger Than The Super Bowl

Papal visit to Philly expected to generate $418 million in economic benefits.

News

Philly Must “Take Control of Its Own Destiny”

Kenney, at campaign launch, calls for citywide Pre-K.

News

UPDATE: Actually, Biology Is Offered at Overbrook High School

New information from school district contradicts old information from school district.

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.


Woman Crush Wednesday: Kelly Kroehle

The Bryson Institute director on her seven local lady crushes.

Boxers PHL Putting Local Gay Bachelors On the Auction Block

To benefit AIDS Law Project.

Natalie Guercio’s Mob Rules

Natalie Guercio lives in a funeral home. Carto, on South Broad Street. Her family has owned it forever, and until recently she was full-time there, […]

News

Why Jonathan Chait Is Wrong About Political Correctness

Francis: Does it challenge “bedrock liberal ideals” — or white men with platforms?

<< 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 >>