People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
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.
Chef Jennifer Zavala on Watermelon Radishes, Uno, and the Best and Worst Things About South Philly
Known for cannabis catering, vegan meatballs and tamales, here she reveals her choices for most underrated restaurants and overrated chef.
Best Thing This Week: Robeson’s Richard Gordon Is the Best Principal in All the Land!
How do you turn a school around? Just ask him.
Ernest Owens Named Philadelphia Magazine’s Newest Editor at Large
Owens, an award-winning journalist and commentator, was most recently the writer at large.
Philly Mag Announces New Editor Kate Dailey
Dailey, an Oreland native, brings experience at Vox.com, the BBC and Newsweek to the magazine’s top editorial role.
This Philadelphia Guidebook Is Essential Coffee Table Material
Counterintuitively, a pandemic might actually the perfect time to release a guidebook.
A New Report Shows Precisely How the PPP Program Failed Philly
As Congress and the President spar over a second round of economic stimulus, a look back on where the first round went wrong, courtesy of the City Controller’s office.
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.
If You’re Not Voting in This Election, Yes, I’m Judging You
No, the presidential candidates aren’t ideal, but one of them could literally kill us all.
Here’s When Pa. Will Reach Peak Fall Foliage This Year
Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Forestry reports the southern part of the state will see lovely colors into late October.
You Officially Have One More Week to Register to Vote
The voter registration deadline for the 2020 presidential election is October 19th. Here are the ways you can sign up and make sure you cast a vote.
Science and Religion Have Never Been More at Odds. Can Conshohocken’s Templeton Foundation Bridge the Divide?
It’s shoveled more than a billion and a half dollars at research attempting to reconcile the spiritual and the secular.
When You’re Rowhome Parenting in a Pandemic, Everyone Can Hear You Shouting
Raising kids in the city — and during a pandemic — has ruined any illusion that I’m a flawless mom.
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.
Best Thing This Week: Joe Biden Quotes Doc Rivers
In his stirring speech at Gettysburg, the Democratic nominee evoked what the Sixers’ new coach has said about being Black in America.
If You’re Willing to Pay “Completely Insane” Prices, You Can Go to the Eagles Game
Governor Wolf is permitting stadiums and other venues to allow spectators in limited number. Which means if you’re okay driving to Pittsburgh — and spending a small fortune — you can see Carson Wentz and company live.
“Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia” Is the Stupidest Thing We’ve Rallied Behind in Years
What Trump said during the first presidential debate was horrible. But ugly t-shirts and excessive consumerism as a clap back? Give me a break.
Who Knew That Singing Telegrams Would Be One of COVID’s Big Success Stories?
After a ridiculously busy seven months serenading people from curbs, yards and stoops, West Philly’s Dot Levine prepares to open a franchise more than 2,000 miles away.
