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.
Best Thing: ESPN’s Sixers Mercy Killing
The network has bumped their March 11th game from their national broadcast, proving that we’re not the only ones frustrated with this team.
This Riverwards Facebook Group Is Keeping Philly Developers on Their Toes
The Riverwards L+I Coalition isn’t your typical NIMBY gripe-fest.
Christine Flowers Explains Why She Was “Fired” By the Inquirer This Week
Moral of the story: Be careful what you say on Twitter!
This Local Photographer’s New Book Features 56 Stunning Photos of Women at Work
Chris Crisman’s Women’s Work includes interviews with Heather Thomason of Primal Supply and Penn’s Angela Duckworth.
The Dispatches Location Scout Explains How They Chose Where to Film in Philly
Philly’s own Troy Coffee tells us about his very cool job.
Here’s How Philadelphia Is Preparing to Fight a Possible Coronavirus Outbreak
With recent news of a possible COVID-19 case in the Philly area, the city is readying to combat the virus.
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.
Is Dispatches from Elsewhere Good or Bad? Depends On Which Critic You Believe.
We rounded up 10 reviews, from the New York Times to Vice to Variety.
It Was Time for Chris Matthews to Go
Shister: The MSNBC host spent two decades denigrating women and interrupting people. Enough was enough.
The Great Lie of So-Called “Philly” TV Shows
Unlike Dispatches from Elsewhere, the vast majority of Philly-set TV shows spent very, very little time here.
Kenney Was a Coward in Letting Philly’s Safe Injection Site Fail
When push came to shove for his administration’s Big Idea in addressing the opioid crisis, the Mayor’s failure to use his position of power turned out to be a political and moral disaster.
Why Are We All So Obsessed With HomeGoods?
The indescribable beauty of buying crap you don’t need at a store that has it all.
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.
These Philly Actors Tell Us What It Was Like to Be a Part of Dispatches from Elsewhere
“It was magical,” says one.
Meet Eve Lindley, Jason Segel’s Dispatches from Elsewhere Co-Star We’re In Love With
A Q&A with the trans woman who plays Simone, the romantic interest of Segel’s character.
Dispatches from Elsewhere Is the Best On-Screen Representation of Philly Since Rocky
No, really. Plus, it’s good, fun, moving TV. Watch it.
Best Thing This Week: No More Fun for You, Mascots!
Oh, wait, that was the worst thing …
