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.
WHEN I SIT DOWN with Jimmy Rollins at Le Pain Quotidien, a cafe-style breakfast spot tucked into Walnut near Broad, the Phillies are nearly 40 […]
Plus: Catholic teachers reach agreement
THREE WEEKS BEFORE their posh new Hyatt at Lexington and 48th is due to open, I’m with Philadelphia’s biggest hotel tycoons, Jay and Neil Shah, […]
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.
Quigley Mansion held endless fascination. This happens when you’re a child living in a twin house with a black-and-white television—and only three networks to choose […]
His new fatherhood blog
Chefs not happy
Yellow Fever Plague of 1793
Cut off Mexican cartel
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.
