Philadelphia Magazine People, Places, News & Views
Longform

How Five Days in Philly Changed Movie History Forever

On the 50th anniversary of Rocky, the never-before-told story of the crazed, chaotic, and clandestine filming of the city’s most famous movie.


Governor Josh Shapiro pennsylvania
Opinion

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

Mac Mart owner Marti Liberman, whose business was targeted by the Boycott Ride in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 8th (photo courtesy Marti Lieberman/Mac Mart)
Q&A

Mac Mart Wasn’t Even Supposed to Be Open During the Philly Boycott Ride. Here’s Why It Was

Guides

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

Latest Stories

News

Appeal Board Cancels “Redskins” Trademark

Because it’s racist!

Allstate Releases Touching LGBT Ad for Pride Month

Pull out the Kleenex.

News

PA Bill Would Let Cops Use Radar to Capture Speeders

We’re the only state that doesn’t currently do so.

Larisa Bunch Wins Songbird 2

We have a new “Best Singer in Philly.”

News

Kimmel Foundation Gives $110 Million to Thomas Jefferson University

Jefferson Medical College will be renamed Sidney Kimmel Medical College

News

Philly Man Has Great Final Jeopardy! Answer

And it’s all thanks to sloppy handwriting.


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

Heat Advisory in Effect Today

It’s going to be very hot out there.

News

Johnny Doc Raises Cash for Darrell Clarke

The 2015 mayor’s race is heating up.

News

Corbett: PA Budget Could Be Late, Might Include Fracking Tax

Public schools could face problems if state doesn’t meet deadline.

Brian Tierney, May 23, 2006. AP Photo | Rusty Kennedy
News

Who the Heck Is in Charge at the Inky?

“This is by far the worst it’s been,” says one reporter of turmoil at Philadelphia’s daily newspapers.

WATCH: Philly’s BalletX Does One of Those “Happy” Videos

Clap along.

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.


U.S. Senate Confirms Two Openly Gay African American Judges To Federal Bench

Congrats, Darrin Gayles and Staci Yandle.

inquirer box
News

Drew Katz Still Plans to Sell IGM Shares

Won’t rethink his plan to divest himself of ownership in Philly’s major newspapers.

News

PLCB: We May Have Sold You Exploding Wine

The state tells consumers to dispose of it immediately.

6 Gay Things to Do This Week in Philly

Songbird 2 Finale, Drag Wars 4 begins, a Craigslist dating experiment and more.

<< 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 >>