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.
Is Orange Is the New Black Too Funny?
Francis: Is it desensitizing us to the harsh injustices of the prison industrial complex … even as it makes us aware of them?
Vincent Gray starts the annual smack-talking contest between NFL city mayors.
State law had required the company to sell through third-party dealerships.
Gay Pennsylvanians can get married, yes — but they can also get fired for being gay.
Who has the local travel writer over the moon.
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.
Gerry Lenfest says Brian Tierney “not acting as de facto” publisher.
Proposal would keep state liquor stores open.
Plus, we chat with organizer Franny Price
Reportedly supported baby three months before cutting off cash.
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.
