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.
"Is this true?" In February, at a hastily convened meeting of Catholic Church lawyers and administrators in Center City, that was the first question Cardinal […]
THE GRAND OPENING WAS POSTPONED. And postponed. And postponed. And now Speck Food + Wine, the hotly anticipated modern urban restaurant, is a modern urban […]
“I can’t eat in front of somebody!” Billie Jean King hisses, gripping the plate her handlers have just pressed on her. They huddle with her […]
Four Philly athletes on the list
Facebook + Comcast = Creepy
Former Phil to be honored
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.
