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: The Great Gritty Acquittal
Oh ye of little faith …
I Love My Job: Lagos Founder and Creative Director Steven Lagos on How Strong, Smart Women Inspire His Designs
With Valentine’s Day — a.k.a. jewelry season — approaching, the renowned designer talks about what it takes to keep a four-decade-old business fresh and why he has no plans to ever leave Philadelphia.
Daylin Leach Threatens Lawsuit After Losing Delco Dems’ Endorsement
The embattled state Senator compares the county’s process — which endorsed opponent Amanda Cappelletti — to the Iowa caucus debacle, calling it “unlawful” and “blatantly improper.”
Malcolm Harris on Abatements, Developer Extortion, and Philadelphia’s Role in the Revolution
The outspoken Marxist and author of new book Shit Is Fucked Up and Bullshit explains why he remains an optimist in spite of it all.
Want to Reduce Philly Corruption? End Councilmanic Prerogative.
The real takeaway of the Kenyatta Johnson indictment.
Can Mike Nutter Help Mike Bloomberg Get Elected President?
Tagging along as Mixmaster Mike stumps for a billionaire technocrat.
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.
Why I, Like So Many in My Generation, Can’t Make Up My Mind About Having Kids
One millennial’s journey to the heart of parental angst.
6 Very Philly Groundhog Day Predictions
Punxsutawney Phil isn’t the only prognosticating rodent ’round here.
Best Thing: Puppy Bowl’s Philly Connections
Get ready to cheer for Kingery, Linus and Coach!
Philly’s New Archbishop Might Not Be as Progressive as You Think
Nelson Pérez starts his new gig in two weeks, and a big question about the direction of the local church hangs in the balance.
Women Writers Are Driving Philadelphia’s Literary Renaissance
How a cluster of talented authors and one low-key but incredibly influential writing group called the Claw are making Philly a lit hotbed.
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.
I Went to Wildwood for the Donald Trump Rally and Lived to Tell the Tale
It was like the Mummers Parade, a rock concert, and a taste of good-ol’-boy Alabama fun all rolled into one.
The Man Who Made the Rizzo Statue Has His Own Surprising Ideas About What to Do With It
Sculptor Zenos Frudakis, who says his own politics are “left of Bernie Sanders,” believes removing the statue is a mistake and thinks he has the ultimate solution. Others aren’t so sure.
It’s Totally Human to Mourn Complicated Figures Like Kobe Bryant
He was an all-time NBA great. He was also a man who abused his power long before the #MeToo era. You don’t have to choose between these realities to grieve his untimely death.
