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

Fiona Apple “Was Horrendous” on Saturday

Or was she “a creative genius?”

News

Shane Victorino Still Has Fun in October

“Shane Victorino’s greatest grand slam is now the one that sent the Red Sox to the World Series.”

Michael Vick and Nick Foles
News

Can We Get Off the Nick Foles Bandwagon Now?

Why Vick should be under center next week and, if healthy, the rest of the season.

News

State Senator’s Offices Raided by Investigators

It’s shocking when Philadelphia politicians come under suspicion, isn’t it?

LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: R. Eric Thomas

Word from the storytelling champ.

News

Fox News Used Fake Online Comments to Counter Bad Publicity

The network is pretty much as honest as you think it is.


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

Man Survives Shooting, Carjacking in Society Hill

One of the city’s safer neighborhoods looks at the face of crime.

News

Gay Couples Wed in Jersey. When Will it be Philly’s Turn?

Nuptials begin in the Garden State. Pennsylvanians will have to wait awhile.

LISTEN: Lady Gaga’s Duet with R. Kelly

The song’s called “Do What U Want.”

Sleep key
Opinion

Are You the “Sleepless Elite”?

What our brains do at night, and why the tech wizards working on HealthCare.gov should get some shut-eye.

News

UPDATE: Bristol Palin Will Not Promote Virginity to Sex-Mad Penn Students

Talk was a hoax.

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.


WATCH: First Same-Sex Couples Marry in NJ

We’re officially surrounded by marriage equality.

News

Tom Corbett: Secret Socialist?

Fast food workers need public assistance. Guess what kind of jobs our governor’s been creating?

New Jersey Rep Rob Andrews
News

N.J. Rep. Rob Andrews Investigated by 60 Minutes

They had some questions about a $16,000 family trip to Scotland he financed with PAC money.

Don Tollefson car commercial
News

Now Don Tollefson Is Being Taken to Court

A roofer says he’s been scammed over Super Bowl tickets.

<< 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 >>