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.
Use Your Damn Turn Signals!
Not only do they deter accidents; they could help you find true love.
South Philly’s Eyesore Viaduct: What Became of the 25th Street Bridge Improvement Project?
Five years ago, we were told to expect a new and improved bridge … this year. So why are we stuck with a crumbling colossus, monster icicles and dripping white goop?
Can Phillies Fans Learn to Love a Bunch of New Yorkers?
Joe Girardi, the team’s new manager, is leading a New York invasion of South Philly — and we should be okay with that.
Special Elections Are Undemocratic, Wasteful and Downright Stupid
Why yesterday showed us Philly politics at its worst.
The Untold Tale of Cosmo DiNardo’s Descent Into Murder and Madness
The gruesome killing of four young men on a Bucks County farm made headlines around the world. For the first time, Cosmo DiNardo’s family opens up about his mental breakdown and his turn to evil.
Six Years Ago, SEPTA Said We’d Get More-Frequent Regional Rail Service. What Happened?
They got our hopes up that Regional Rail could operate more like the subway. And then … nothing.
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.
5 New Nonstop International Flights You Can Take From PHL
American Airlines is doubling down on nonstop flights out of PHL to far-flung spots, meaning global travel is easier — and quicker — than ever.
If You’re a Good Citizen, Delete the Citizen Policing App
Crowdsourcing live footage of crime scenes doesn’t make you a superhero. It makes you a voyeur.
Jason Segel and His “Dispatches from Elsewhere” Cast Members Made a Video “Love Letter” to Philly
The Philly-shot show debuts this weekend on AMC. Here’s what Jason and the cast think of our fair city.
Ed Rendell Still Has a Few Things to Say
The former mayor and governor weighs in on his Parkinson’s, #MeToo and where the Democratic Party lost its way.
Jose Garces on Restaurant Critics and the Strangest Thing He’s Ever Eaten
The Iron Chef muses about the state of the industry and the Philly neighborhood he says “could be on the verge of something big.”
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.
Best Thing This Week: So You Wanna Be a Fairy-Tale Bride …
It’s easier to believe in happily-ever-after when you say “I do” in a Disney princess wedding dress, right?
Saxbys’ Nick Bayer on Putting Millennials in Charge and Starting Without a Business Plan
As the coffee brand makes its way into the Certified B Corps club, its founder is ready to prove you can do well while doing good.
West Philly’s New Microcinema Wants to Prove That Our Indie Movie Scene Is Still Going Strong
A 75-seat theater set to open this spring on Baltimore Avenue is giving local cinephiles hope — despite the Ritz at the Bourse closure.
By Defending Bloomberg on Stop-and-Frisk, Nutter Tarnishes His Legacy and Betrays Philly
The former Philly mayor is on the campaign trail, backing one of the most blatant forms of state-sanctioned racism.
