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

Free Speech Group Protesting Wharton Decision to Disinvite Indian Speaker

The conservative activist group Americans for Free Speech (along with local community members) has organized a rally at Penn to protest the decision to disinvite […]

News

Revel Casino Replaces CEO

It was only a matter of time: Revel CEO Kevin DeSanctis and chief investment officer Michael Garrity are being replaced, weeks ahead of a filing for Chapter […]

News

Chris Christie Unveils $2 Billion Sandy Relief Plan

Having finally received storm relief money from those misers in the House of Representatives, Governor Christie has put forth a plan to spend it. Almost […]

News

Updated: New Pope Has Been Chosen

Habemus Papam! At around 2:05 EST, white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the College of Cardinals has decided on […]

News

Guy Fieri’s Philly Adventure: Coming to Your Television in April

Guy Fieri’s Times Square joint is so bad it received the first-ever viral restaurant review. The negative publicity wasn’t enough to stop a bunch of […]

The New G Philly

Our editor explains the mag’s new direction.


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

Highway Robbery: A.G. Charges 8 with Corruption

Attorney General Kathleen Kane has charged eight with orchestrating a pay-to-blame scheme in which they would award contracts to friendly donors. The accused include former state […]

News

Have Philadelphia Labor Unions Finally Been Beat?

One of Philadelphia’s most watched civic dramas could be coming to a close and escalating, all at once. Developers Matt and Mike Pestronk are opening […]

News

Paterno’s Former Players Hatch Plan to Take Over Trustees Meeting

There will be ten public speaking slots reserved during this Friday’s Penn State Board of Trustees meeting in Hershey. Former legionnaires of the army of […]

News

Proust’d: Miss Richfield 1981

The P-Town favorite opens her big mouth.

News

Michael Bloomberg Gives Philly a Cool Million Bucks

Philly was one of five cities out of 305 applicants to win a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors Challenge. (Helps to have an ally in […]

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

Today in Pope News: CBS 3 Anchor Interviews Dennis Rodman at the Vatican

It’s true: Dennis Rodman was at the Vatican, monitoring the chimney of the Sistine Chapel for white smoke. He’s apparently there to promote the candidacy […]

News

More Revelations of Suspicious Gifts to Tom Corbett

Last week, Tom Corbett found himself subject to an ethics complaint after taking thousands of dollars in gifts from powerful lobbyists and businesses. Just call […]

News

Philly Weekly Spoofs Philly Mag with “Being Hot in Philly” Cover

Philly Mag’s “Being White in Philly” cover story has received a lot of angry rebuttals. Here’s the first light-hearted one, which graces the front of […]

News

Tonight

Sebastian & Storey at Ratchet and more!

<< 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 >>