Philadelphia Magazine People, Places, News & Views
News

Data Center Opponents Stage Halloween Protest at City Hall

’Tis the season for Jeff Bezos masks and angry pumpkins.


News

Former UArts Building Gets a Second Act

Longform

Fight at the Museum: Inside the Collapse of the Academy of Natural Sciences

News

Pat Croce’s New Book Is All About Spirituality

Latest Stories

A woman walks by the encampment of protesters at the University of Pennsylvania on Saturday
News

Philly Today: All Eyes Are On Penn Encampment

There have been hundreds of arrests at U.S. colleges recently.

News

The Sixers Are Back

The big guy set a personal-best playoff record with 50 points in a huge Sixers win over the Knicks last night.

Q&A

Reality TV Sucks. Former Philly Guy Marc Summers Explains Why.

The longtime Double Dare host has some thoughts.

Opinion

The Big Winners and Losers in Philadelphia’s 2024 Primary Election

It was another surprising race: True-blue Democrats and Black queer candidates won, while progressives and a seeming shoe-in lost.

shopaholics neighborhood guide germantown avenue chestnut hill
News

Philly Today: This Philadelphia Neighborhood Had the Highest Voter Turnout

Plus, the neighborhoods where Nikki Haley beat Donald Trump — even though she’s no longer running.

Dining Under the Stars on State Street in Media.
News

Philly Today: Is This Delco Town Really One of the Best Places to Live in the U.S.?

So says one national magazine. But it also says that about Buffalo.


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.


Kevin Boyle, who just saw an arrest warrant that was in his name withdrawn
News

Philly Today: So Much for that Kevin Boyle Arrest Warrant

Plus, meet the $30,000-per-month Philly apartment.

Guides

The No B.S. Guide to the 2024 Pennsylvania Primary

Did the primary sneak up on you this year? Fear not! From Congress to a very-crowded attorney general race, we’ve got everything you need to know to make your vote count in Tuesday’s election.

News

Are These Taylor Swift Lyrics About Jason Kelce?

Sure, she drops references to boyfriend Travis, but it’s the elder Kelce I’m interested in finding in The Tortured Poets Department.

What caused Philadelphia to disappear from Facebook and Instagram?
News

Philly Today: Philadelphia Mysteriously Disappears From Facebook and Instagram

A Meta spokesperson explains.

John Fetterman
Longform

Is This the John Fetterman Pennsylvania Elected?

John Fetterman is staking out positions that have some of his staunchest supporters crying foul. What gives?

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.


Wawa vs. Sheetz
News

Philly Today: The Battle Between Wawa and Sheetz Heats Up

Plus, Philly swinger’s clubs apparently still exist.

Larry Krasner, Terry Gross, Jalen Hurts, Cherelle Parker, and Brittany Lynn are all part of our Philadelphia salary report
News

What Philly Makes: The Great Philadelphia Salary Report of 2024

From drag queens to politicians to sports stars to your Wawa cashier, here’s what locals are earning.

Jelly Roll, seen here at the Grammys with Taylor Swift earlier this year, is the subject of a new lawsuit filed by the Delco wedding band Jellyroll
News

Philly Today: Delco Band Claims Country Star Jelly Roll Stole Its Name

Plus, the crackdown on Broad Street madness.

News

Philly Today: City’s Unemployment Rate Drops to Lowest in 30 Years

Pew’s latest report on Philadelphia contains plenty of good news.

<< 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 >>