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

Miss’d America Returns to AC: The Real Queen Will Be Crowned

The Press of Atlantic City reports: The 2013 Miss’d America competition will be held at 8 p.m. (Saturday) at the House of the Blues at […]

Q&A

PLAYDAR: Interview with Icona Pop’s Caroline Hjelt

They’re coming to Philly Sunday.

News

Butkovitz: Be Careful Which Philly Bridges You’re Using

City Controller’s office press release: City Controller Alan Butkovitz today released a follow up review of the Department of Streets’ Bridge Maintenance Unit that found […]

News

WATCH: Woodmere Art Museum Puts Up Potter-Themed Straw Maze

“Once again, Woodmere introduces a Harry Potter themed straw maze to its front yard. Open from September 20-November 3rd, 2013.” Here’s the schedule of events […]

News

The Guesswork Is Over: This Pope Really Is More Liberal Than His Predecessors

Remember when Pope Francis said some not-hateful things about gay people and conservatives said, “No, you don’t understand, he’s not really liberal?” Well, this pretty […]

News

Pope Accuses Church of Putting Too Much Focus on Gay Issues

Can he get an amen?


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

WATCH: 1950s Philadelphia Transportation Company Film Reminds Workers Not to Fight With Customers

This is awesome. The opening minute or so makes us want to do a Mystery Science Theater 3000-style voiceover. “PHILADELPHIA! LAND OF TRAINS!” But the […]

News

13-Year-Old NJ Girl Directing Bloody Slasher Film

Your average 13-year-old girl these days is probably listening to One Direction, habitually checking her social media accounts, obsessing over what to wear to school, […]

News

The Real Problem With Philly’s Schools

Two nights after former D.C. schools chancellor Michelle Rhee offered her prescription for Philadelphia’s ailing schools during a “Town Hall” meeting at Temple University, her […]

News

Christie Defends Using Sandy Dollars for Seaside Fire

CBS3: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is defending his decision to take some federal Sandy relief money to help businesseshit by last week’s boardwalk fire in […]

News

Philly Cop Claims He Was Harassed By Superior for Being Gay

All “T” all shade at the PPD.

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.


News

Gilberton’s Gun-Loving, Libtard-Hating Police Chief May Lose His Job

Remember this guy? He might be losing his job: A Schuylkill County police chief who posted videos of himself firing guns and swearing onlinewill find […]

News

Perelmans Haved Added A New Generation to Their Byzantine Family Legal Battles

We’ve actually lost track of which Perelmans are mad at whom. What we know is that a bunch of rich people with Philadelphia ties keep […]

News

Penn Alumni Rank High on Fortune 100 CEO List

The Daily Pennsylvanian reports: Penn has been ranked third in a list of universities with the highest numbers of Fortune 100 CEOs among their alumni, according […]

News

Warehouse Fire Leaves “Rotting Meat Smell” Behind

During the Dietz & Watson warehouse fire a few weeks back, we openly wondered—after we were assured there had been no loss of life—if all […]

<< 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 >>