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.
Philly Today: Stallone Decides to Let Us Keep Original Rocky Statue
Plus, yes, we made yet another national food list.
Philly Today: Sylvester Stallone Wants His Rocky Statue Back. And the City Is Giving It to Him
But don’t worry, Philly: You get to keep a replica.
Trump’s Cuts Are Hitting Philly Hard. Can the City Hold On?
Why we are uniquely vulnerable to the president’s economic rampage … and how Philadelphia can (maybe) fortify itself for the future.
Philly Today: Josh Shapiro Puts Kamala Harris on Blast Over “Blatant Lies”
Plus, SEPTA can’t find some wires it desperately needs. And Philly lands on yet another food list.
Philly’s Top Cop Talks Plummeting Homicides, Horrible Drivers, and ICE Raids
We check in with Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, two years into his challenging job.
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.
Philly Today: Quinta Brunson Wants to Send Your Kids on Free Field Trips
Plus, the arrival of Waymo’s self-driving cars and 19-degree temps.
Philly Today: Amazon Launches 30-Minute Delivery in Philadelphia
Plus, Krasner cries poor, Annie McCormick bids farewell, and an Eagles house is egged after lousy loss.
Philly Today: Is This the End of WMMR as We Know It?
Plus, Eagles fans can pay $100 to throw snowballs at Santa. And GoPuff will now deliver you a live Christmas tree.
Is Shane Gillis Bigger Than Kevin Hart? Yes. (Most Adults Are.)
The Pennsylvania-born comedian just announced he’ll headline a show at Lincoln Financial Field in July.
Hey, Everyone: Philly Mag Has a Podcast Now!
Introducing Philly Mag Today—your daily dose of all things Philadelphia.
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.
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.
