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.
Jazmine Sullivan on What It’s Like Singing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl
The Strawberry Mansion native tells all.
The City Now Has a (Very Tentative) Timeline for When You’ll Be Vaccinated
Health commissioner Tom Farley says he expects Phase 1B vaccinations to conclude in April, Phase 1C to end in May, and for everyone else to be vaccinated by the end of July.
Octavius Catto Desegregated the Franklin Institute
The Philadelphia educator, orator, civil rights leader and baseball player awakened the conscience of the city.
I Never Thought I’d Move Back in With My Parents. But Here We Are
Coming home was supposed to be a short-term thing, but 2020 had other plans.
The First White House Was Right Here in Philly
The President’s House was home to two presidents — and lots of history.
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.
Don’t Abuse Identity Politics to Defend Danielle Outlaw
The embattled police commissioner has doubled down on the controversial use of tear gas on innocent Black Lives Matter protesters. Why are some Black leaders now standing by her?
Help This Prominent West Philly Artist Reunite With His Stolen Painting
“I’ve been working on this for three years, and it just vanished on Sunday,” says Raphael Tiberino, whose family has been making art in Philly since the 1960s.
Urban Outfitters HQ Employees Say They’re Forced to Work In-Person During COVID
“It’s an incredibly toxic place to work,” says one employee.
Chuck Peruto Says He’s Officially Running for District Attorney
The lawyer who defended Joey Merlino and Gary Heidnik blames DA Larry Krasner for the city’s surge in gun violence.
For 25 Years, Jimmy Dennis Was on Death Row. Then One Day, He Wasn’t.
The Philadelphia musician spent the prime of his life in prison for murder, until the courts said he should never have been convicted.
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.
The Strange Philly History of the Monopoly Board Game
What started as a socialist parable turned into a capitalist dream, thanks to a little light theft, repackaging, and some brisk sales at Wanamaker’s.
Some Good COVID News for a Change
The various developments concerning vaccines threaten to overshadow the most immediate piece of good pandemic news: Case counts in the Philly region continue to drop.
Why Is Philly In Such a Mess Right Now? Because Our Politicians Have Lost Their Souls
Remember when elected officials here used to curse each other out and literally fight in City Council? The current class of local politicians is what Ed Rendell would call “wusses.”
You Can Pry My Shoveled Parking Spot From My Cold Ungloved Hands
After 20 years of owning a car in Philadelphia, I finally picked a side in the no-savesies war. Find your own damn spot.
