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.
Philly Today: Local TV Outlets Have Officially Gone Queen Elizabeth Crazy
Plus, Wegmans ditches plastic, some Eagles and Phils news, and more of what the city is (or should be) talking about.
Can a Sex Shop Just Open In Your Neighborhood Without Permission?
NoLibs residents want to know now that Hustler Hollywood is invading their space. The answer isn’t a simple yes or no.
REC Philly Gets $2 Million Investment From Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for Miami Expansion
REC Miami will be the creative hub’s first location outside of Philly.
Philly Today: Merriam-Webster’s New Word List Is an Insult to the City
Plus: Fetterman to debate Oz. And more of what the city is (or should be) talking about.
Philly Today: PETA Trolls Pat’s and Geno’s, a Shoplifting Surge, and Pricey Eagles Tickets
Plus more of what the city is talking about.
Philly Today: Maria Resigns, Bad Bunny Tips $50,000, and New Soda Tax Research
Plus more of what the city is talking about.
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.
Ya Fav Trashman Wants to Become Ya Fav City Councilman
Terrill Haigler, better known as Ya Fav Trashman, on why he’s running for City Council At-Large and how cleaning up trash in the city could improve everything from gun violence to educational attainment.
In Rare Win for Drivers, Numerous Delco Parking Meters Think Pennies Are Quarters
Now if we could only get PPA meters to do the same.
Philly’s 2023 Mayoral Election Season Starts Now
Between now and September 15th, expect other members of City Council to join Allan Domb in resigning to ponder the city’s top job. Here’s who we think will run, who probably won’t — and who might be bluffing.
Helen Gym Is Ready for Battle Over Roe, the Sixers and More
The current city councilmember and potential mayoral candidate talks abortion, authoritarianism and Abbott Elementary.
James Schultz: Mastriano Isn’t a Principled Conservative or Right for Pennsylvania
I’m a proud Republican. I’m backing Josh Shapiro.
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.
A Camden Educator on Why His Students Crave the Truth
Teaching the truth equips young people with the knowledge of how we got here and empowers them to change the world.
How Do We Teach History in America Today?
Six Philadelphia educators discuss American history and other hot-button issues schools and teachers face in 2022.
What a German Taught Me About His Country and the Holocaust
In Germany, kids learn about the darkest chapter in the country’s history at a young age.
See No Evil. Hear No Evil. Teach No Evil?
Six educators and three writers reflect on the fierce debate over teaching American history in 2022.
