Philadelphia Magazine People, Places, News & Views
Opinion

What Happened to Chris Rabb?

Sixteen years ago, he wrote a book touting conscious capitalism. Now he’s a Democratic Socialist hanging out with controversial podcaster Hasan Piker. Did he change — or did America?


Longform

How Five Days in Philly Changed Movie History Forever

Governor Josh Shapiro pennsylvania
Opinion

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

Guides

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

Latest Stories

News

Chelsea Clinton’s Mother-In-Law For Congress?

Former Congresswoman Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky—probably better known these days as Chelsea Clinton’s mother-in-law—is considering a run for her old seat, now held by Allyson Schwartz, who […]

News

In Lehigh County, The Place To Buy Lotery Tickets

MyFoxPhilly reports that the Hess Express on Route 309 in Lehigh County has sold three winning lottery tickets during the last three months: A $371,000 […]

News

Why Do 4-Year-Olds Keep Committing Actual Gun Violence?

CBS Philly reports that a 4-year-old child in Toms River, N.J., “grabbed a .22 caliber rifle from inside a home” and took it out to […]

News

What They’re Saying About Roy Halladay’s Loss To The Mets

Remember when Roy Halladay was the best pitcher of his generation? Nope? It wasn’t easy to discern on Monday when he gave up seven runs […]

News

How Our Cute President, Barack Obama, Let Women Down

On Friday, I was headed down 19th Street, on the way to my favorite bar for happy hour. It was 5:45 p.m. The sun was […]

Grindr Illustrated

The hookup app gets sketchier.


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

Bradley Cooper To Star As Evil, Sexy Cowboy

Great news for those of you who would like to see Philly homeboy Bradley Cooper in buckskin chaps: He’s signed on to play an evil […]

News

Schwartz Files To Challenge Corbett For Governor

Wonder if Gov. Tom Corbett is shaking in his books yet. The perennially low-polling governor now face a new change, in the firmer of Democrat […]

News

Made In America Festival Returns To Parkway This Summer

It’s official: Assuming he’s not in prison by then for vacationing in Cuba, Jay-Z is bringing the Budweiser Made In America Festival back to the […]

Club Body Center, Part 2

The Gayborhood bathhouse gets revamped.

News

Ali Velshi: Out At CNN, In At Al Jazeera

An item we missed last week: Philly homeboy Ali Velshi is leaving CNN for Al Jazeera. That’s probably not quite as high a profile for […]

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

RIP Annette Funicello: Mousketeer, Bikini Stuffer, Peanut Butter Pitchwoman

For Baby Boomers, Annette Funicello (who died today at age 70) was first a member of the Mickey Mouse Club, then the star—with Frankie Avalon—of […]

News

The NFL’s Future Will Be Decided In A Philly Courtroom This Week

On Tuesday, a lawsuit against the NFL by thousands of former players reaches a critical point: Senior U.S. District Judge Anita B. Brody of Philadelphia […]

News

Philly Couple Saved 50 Children From the Holocaust

Here’s the trailer for 50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus: Trailer The New York Times offers the background: The documentary “50 […]

News

Bala Cynwyd Biz Cuts Back To Avoid Obamacare Requirements

Some employers say that Obamacare’s new requirements that all Americans have health insurance is too expensive for them to comply with.  The Wall Street Journal […]

<< 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 >>