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

Look Like Sharon Needles This Halloween

This could be the creepiest mask yet

News

Jesse Jackson Jr. Is Bipolar, Not Nuts

At last we know what’s been troubling Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. According to yesterday’s announcement from the Mayo Clinic (which Jackson’s office didn’t sanction), he’s […]

News

Jennifer Aniston’s Engaged! Who Cares?

Did you hear the news yesterday? That Jennifer Aniston is engaged? To Justin Theroux? I did and I could. not. believe. it. Here we are, in […]

News

Paul Ryan for President

Mitt Romney might have mistakenly introduced Paul Ryan as “the next president of the United States,” but I wish it hadn’t been a mistake. I […]

News

Morning Scoop: Man Arrested in Canada for ’98 Chinatown Decapitation

1998 Chinatown Decapitation. A man has been arrested in Canada for the 1998 decapitation of a Chinatown man. Authorities say that the suspect was arrested […]

News

VIDEO: Is Tim Tebow Asexual?

Timaree Schmit, who has a PhD in human sexuality from Widener University, has a sexuality website and a podcast about sex. I own a basement. For this […]


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

CNN Should Hire a DJ

Forget spin doctors and consultants. What CNN needs is an audiologist—stat. The once-proud news network of Ted Turner appears to be suffering from terminal tone […]

Top Schools Chart 2009

KEY % to college: Percentage of graduates attending a 2- or 4-year college SAT V/M/W: Average scores in SAT verbal, math and writing exams Proficiency Avg.: Percentage of […]

News

Phillies Ball Girl Receives the Most Adorable Letter You’ve Ever Seen

Thanks to Reddit, the world now knows that the most adorable letter ever written was sent by a 5-year-old Harleysville girl. The little girl sent […]

News

Archdiocese Plans Fire Sale of Properties in Center City, Bucks, Down the Shore

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has confirmed that—in addition to the Archbishops’ residence in Lower Merion—it intends to sell-off its properties in Center City, Bucks County, […]

News

Casualties Reported After Texas A&M Shooting

Police have apprehended a gunman who reportedly opened fire near Texas A&M’s campus in College Station, Texas. At least six people were injured, including police […]

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.


Paul Ryan Works Out With Congressman Jim Gerlach

Paul Ryan—the Congressman from Wisconsin who has been named as the VP on Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s ticket—is all buddy-buddy with Congressman Jim Gerlach, […]

News

Woman Steals Purse from Church During Communion, Tries to Buy Everything on the McDonald’s Menu

A woman in Upper Darby reportedly waltzed into a church on West Chester Pike and swiped the purse of a woman who left her pew […]

News

VIDEO: A Cardboard Cutout of Hunter Pence Tries to Hypnotize You Into Buying Bread from Liscio’s Bakery

Hey! Here’s that video of a cardboard cutout of former Phillie Hunter Pence peddling hoagie rolls at Philadelphia landmarks set to irritating house music with […]

News

Celeb Scoop: Michael Phelps to Fix His Golf Game on Bryn Mawr-Produced TV Show

Phelps to Star on Bryn Mawr Golf Show. Michael Phelps has a lot of time on his hands now that he’s done swimming faster than […]

<< 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 >>