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.
Let’s start large, with a story. Since everything about Eileen Law is large, and there are plenty of stories. She’s been a private eye for […]
There’s a cluster of framed photos atop a filing cabinet in Marc Rayfield’s corner office in the Center City building where WYSP and KYW Radio […]
Linda Aiken knew from her first day as a new nurse that America’s health-care system sucked: “You’re giving everything you have to your patients, and […]
Casona At this Cuban hotspot, two sizeable half moons of golden, crispy fried dough surround chipotle-sauced chicken and come alongside a colorful trio of dipping […]
Chef Mike Stollenwerk has had a busy year. First he opened Fish, then he closed and re-opened his original BYOB Little Fish in a new […]
Keep your eye on West South Street: What once housed dive bars and barber shops is now home to a wine bar (Jet), an award-winning […]
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.
East Passyunk has become quite the restaurant destination with the likes of Fond, Salt & Pepper and Le Virtù, but for decent prepared foods, the […]
Officially, we go to Headhouse Market, which opens for the season in May, for leafy greens and other good-for-you produce. But we’re not averse to […]
What is it? An 88.8-proof white whiskey from Philadelphia Distilling (the maker of Bluecoat Gin) just hitting state store shelves. What the hell is white […]
FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS, the phrase “farm-to-table” has been splashed across menus at restaurants of a certain ilk. It’s sort of meaningless — don’t […]
Because there are other ways to drink tequila. Here, five of our favorites.
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.
Most people know you as the Andy Reid look-alike guy. Are you afraid your campaign for City Council sounds like a joke? Absolutely. But the […]
A year ago, things in Chestnut Hill were looking bleak. Hammered by the recession and the hangover effect of a war between über-landlord Richard Snowden […]
My longest friendship in Philly is with Tonia, who does my hair at Studio CL (128 South 19th Street, 215-496-0604). I found this ’50s hat […]
For See-and-Be-Seen-sters: Arrow Swim Club At four and a half feet deep throughout, the brand-new, $1,000-per-season Arrow is strictly a social pool. Members must be […]
