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.
The Wawa Credit Card Breach: What You Need to Know
If you shopped at Wawa in 2019 — so, basically, if you’re a Philadelphian — hackers may have your info.
The Latest on the Deadly South Philly Rowhouse Fire
Two people remained missing on Friday afternoon.
Lower Merion Parents Erupt Over Proposal to Change School Start Times
Under a new plan, middle and high schoolers in the Main Line community would get to sleep in longer — but elementary students would start more than an hour earlier. And their parents aren’t happy.
You’ll Soon Be Able to Pay for a SEPTA Trip With Your Phone
If you pay for a single fare, that is. TransPass and Travel Wallet users will have to wait.
Philly Police End Practice of Releasing Mental Health Status of Missing Residents
After we published our investigation into this “assault on privacy,” the department has reversed course — and promises to remove the information from old alerts.
Have an Idea to Spruce Up Philly’s “I Voted” Sticker? Now’s Your Chance.
Your design could be the highlight of innumerable selfies come Election Day.
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.
Tort Reform Group Supported by J&J Doesn’t Like $8 Billion Verdict Against J&J in Philly
Shocker, right? But even some neutral parties in the legal profession feel jury verdicts have started to veer off the rails.
How ACCT Philly’s New Director Plans to Help the City’s Underfunded Pet Shelter
After eight years at the Animal Care Centers of New York City, Aurora Velazquez is taking on Philly’s open-admissions shelter.
Meet the Cherry Hill Pastor Who Hears the Eagles’ Prayers
He gets it. Which is no small thing. Kyle Horner, pastor of Connect Church in Cherry Hill — the spiritual home to several Philadelphia Eagles, […]
This Philly Restaurateur’s Fight With Grubhub Is Getting Serious
Tiffin founder and Wharton grad Munish Narula’s class-action suit is taking on a life of its own.
Sneak Peek: Inside Philadelphia Magazine’s January 2020 Issue
Our latest issue drops this week with an all new top-50 restaurants list and a look at how women are taking over Philly’s food scene.
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: Baseball Scientists, Thy Name is Mud
The MLB is mucking around with tradition, and that’s not good.
How a Man Sentenced to Life as a Teen Became the Philly DA’s Artist in Residence
James Hough on forgiveness, the inequities of the American criminal justice, and how art can help drive systemic change.
The One and Only “Notorious RBG” Is Coming to Philly Next Week
The Supreme Court justice will visit the National Museum of American Jewish History.
Temple Settles State Investigation Into Online MBA Rankings Scandal for $250K
The money will fund a new scholarship for students at the Fox School of Business.
