People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year.
Hey, Everyone: Philly Mag Has a Podcast Now!
Introducing Philly Mag Today—your daily dose of all things Philadelphia.
17+ Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
How to spread cheer to all Philadelphians in this time of joy — and need
Center City District’s Retail Report: Keep Shopping, You’re Good at It
And 19103 is the 10th wealthiest ZIP Code nationwide.
Frank Rizzo Supporters Can’t Find Someone Willing to Fix the Statue
So says the prominent attorney representing the group that now owns the controversial bronze, which was damaged when the city hastily removed it.
Behind the Scenes of Gritty’s New Calendar
Gritty’s 2026 calendar takes the Flyers mascot around iconic Philly locations.
Fly Fox Rescued, Robbed, and Released
Plus: Eagles fan wins wrestling championship, Art Museum hires new CEO and calls old one a thief, Delco cake recommends pie, and more.
Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year
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.
Meet the Man Who Beat SEPTA and Saved the Columbus and Rizzo Statues
On the heels of forcing SEPTA to cancel its drastic cuts, headline-making attorney George Bochetto prepares for new battles.
Meet the Philly-Born Director Changing the Predator Universe
Inside Dan Trachtenberg’s path from working at a video store in Willow Grove Mall to directing one of Hollywood’s biggest sci-fi franchises
Wrestling’s Biggest Troll is an Eagles Fan
Plus: Phillies get sent to the cornfield, Pennsport Pub gets stripped, and a Philly restaurant gets a Michelin nod four days before closing for good.
Traitors in Our Midst: Cowboys Fans Lurking in Philly
From AI to the mayor of Upper Darby, the villainous origin stories of notable locals who’ve strayed from the virtuous Kelly Green Path.
The War on Drugs Announce Drugcember Shows to Benefit Philly Schools
Plus, you’re not through hearing “6-7” anytime soon … and it has Philly roots.
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.
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.
Larry Magid’s New Book About the Best of Philly Music
Philly’s real soundtrack is bigger, louder, weirder, and impossible to pin to one hit. In a new anthology, music impresario Larry Magid gathers the musicians, mischief-makers, and scene-builders who scored a city that never stops remixing itself.
How Questlove Became the Defining Drummer of His Generation
John Lingan’s new book traces the Roots drummer’s journey from Philly prodigy to genre-shaping innovator.
Is the Last Penny Really Worth $5 Million?
One Philly-area numismatist has serious doubts. Plus, the South Philly pop-up barrel sauna you absolutely need to visit.
