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.
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.
In the March issue, I gave you three legitimate local innovations and one fake one and asked if you could spot the fake. A) A […]
Three of these are innovations from fellow Philadelphians. The other one, we made up. Can you find it?
He’s still fighting the gays
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.
“MAN,” SAYS THE FUNNY GUY with the bushy beard and black-framed glasses. “This is going to be rough.” Doogie Horner is a comedian, and he […]
IT’S NOT EASY BEING DREW BECHER. The new president of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is standing in the kitchen of his 85-year-old fieldstone home in […]
