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.
The holiday season is officially upon us. Tonight, Philadelphians will reunite with old friends over dinner or drinks. Tomorrow, the city will wake up to […]
The FBI raided a compound in Eastern Ohio today to make seven arrests in the Amish haircut attacks case. Authorities say the seven men arrested […]
Julius Erving—strapped for cash—recently had to put a bunch of his personal memorabilia up for auction on Ebay. Luckily for Sixers fans, the team’s new […]
Democrats have ruled Philadelphia pretty much unopposed for 60 years, but the Republicans have finally elected a promising young leader who might just be a […]
Many years later, as I faced the $650 bill for a dinner date at Vetri, I would remember the distant potato patch in Tuscany where […]
The New York Times reports that first class is only going to get classier: Airlines, “engaged in a global battle for top executives and the […]
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.
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.
