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.
Smart phones are stupid. There, I said it. I feel better already. With the quiet efficiency of killer drones, smart phones have destroyed any remnants […]
Turns out that Coatesville Superintendent Richard Como and director of athletics and activities Jim Donato were ousted from their positions because of racist text messages they […]
Lots of school news for today’s roundup. Perhaps most significant? Talk that the state-appointed School Reform Commission will be given power to raise the city’s […]
Part I: The Monster Smiles The phone rang near 8:30 one night, and an automated message played: “You have a call from a federal inmate,” […]
Details revealed in new Philadelphia magazine story and expanded e-book.
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.
