People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
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.
Spring Is Coming, and Spring Training Is Heating Up
Plus: A Phillies’ phenom’s rude greeting, a Girl Scout Cookie tracker, and an Owl-iant effort
Philly Today: Hating Egg Prices? That’s Why We Need Backyard Chickens
Plus: Construction workers almost threw away an important 19th-century painting at Penn.
Q&A: Preston & Steve’s Marisa Magnatta Talks Wawa Menu Hacks and Tina Fey
The radio producer and gal-about-town is celebrating 20 years at WMMR — half her life.
Philly Today: Iconic South Street Music Venue for Sale Amid Sexual Assault Scandal
Plus: Kenney and Krasner fight back tears at press conference about the Temple police officer murder.
Ernest Owens on His New Book, The Case for Cancel Culture
We talked to Philly Mag’s editor at large about what cancel culture is and is not.
A Night in the Life of the Night Mayor
Raheem Manning, the city’s first director of nighttime economy, has a serious mandate: Find ways to once again make the city feel more vibrant — and safe — after the sun goes down.
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.
Fired Springside Chestnut Hill Teacher Gets Nearly 40 Years for Child Porn Scheme
Plus: A Main Line furniture store owner has lots of angry customers. And arrivederci, Angelo Cataldi.
What It Was Like Being at the Super Bowl
“Some people were really pissed,” says Philly-area publicist Jennifer Sherlock. “They said they could have gone to Hawaii for a month instead of watching the Eagles lose.”
Philly Today: Police Insist No Tear Gas Was Used Amid Super Bowl Chaos
A previous media report claimed otherwise. Plus: Can we please talk about those Super Bowl commercials for a second?
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.
Why Are Philly Brands Flocking to the Suburbs?
Changes in work and living patterns have prompted brands long associated with the city to set up shop on the Main Line.
Philly Today: Some Street Vendors Making Mad Money On Unlicensed Eagles Gear Ahead of Super Bowl
Plus: Finally, a George Santos-Pennsylvania scandal… involving the Amish! And puppies!
The Most Ridiculous (and Philly-Centric) Super Bowl Prop Bets
From Rocky to baby Kelce to Bradley Cooper, you can pretty much bet on anything happening in the Super Bowl.
