People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year.
Gardening for Good: Grave Gardening at The Woodlands
At The Woodlands, a volunteer-staffed program restores flowers to cradle graves and builds community in the process.
The Editors’ Cut: What We’re Reading, Watching, Doing, and Liking This Week
Hot recs from the Philly Mag staff
Philly’s Driverless Future Is Here, Whether We’re Ready or Not
As Waymo taxis prepare to launch here, urgent questions about safety, jobs, and who this technology actually serves still need to be answered.
Is David Uosikkinen the Ringo Starr of Philadelphia?
The Hooters drummer and his In The Pocket supergroup honors Philly’s rich musical history.
How to Celebrate Local News Day
The Philadelphia Citizen and Philadelphia magazine invite you to take part in this first-ever day of action.
Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year
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.
Colman Domingo Is (Finally) About to Become a Household Name
The West Philly actor has a very busy spring planned, beginning with hosting Saturday Night Live this week.
Celebrating the Most Talented Curtis Institute Graduates
Plus, a look at the prestigious Rittenhouse school’s rising stars, including a 14-year-old who insists on remaining mononymous..
Paul Offit vs. RFK Jr. Is the Battle of Our Times
How Philly’s leading vaccine doctor became MAHA’s public enemy number one
Pierre Robert’s Entire Record Collection Will Be for Sale for One Day Only
Best of Philly-winning record store Vinyl Chickie has acquired the “pristine” set of 400 albums.
Help Hard-Paddling South Philly Dragon Boat Teens Get to Taiwan
The team has qualified for the Dragon Boat World Championship in Hualien, Taiwan in August. Now they just have to pay for it.
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.
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.
The Great Philly Mag Semiquincentennial Quiz: Part 3
Test your Philly history knowledge. This month: William Penn and the Quakers!
Ministry of Awe Founder Talks Murals, Philly Grit, and Being an Artist in 2026 America
Meet Meg Saligman, who likes to paint big. Really big.
Citizen Of The Week: Christina Kallas-Saritsoglou, Philly AIDS Thrift
For more than 20 years, the co-founder of Philly AIDS Thrift has been selling people’s old, unwanted stuff — resulting in more than $5 million of good.
How Should We Memorialize Pierre Robert?
A Rittenhouse bench, a mural, and a street renaming are all in the works. What about a statue?
