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.
Not in the Caribbean right now? Drink in Philly as if you were, with lush, island-inspired cocktails.
One thing our current economic problems have taught us is that we have to think differently about how the government spends our money. All of […]
“Jersey Shore.” Christine O’Donnell. Angelo Cataldi. The forces of infantilization stalk the land! But you don’t have to tune into WIP Sportsradio to get your […]
(Don’t tell the kids, but you can even work in a history lesson)
Ultra-preppy East Coast sailing capital. History geek’s paradise (with a fascinating — if somewhat flimsy, at least from a Philadelphian’s point of view — claim […]
Even if your mind is on the green, it’s the blues of the water around the island of — that mesmerizing mix of azure and […]
“I’M GETTING READY TO TAKE MY KID TO A DANCE,” Michael Barkann says when I reach him on his cell phone to set up an […]
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.
If you’re a Florida skeptic, bemoaning strip malls and condos, this is the Atlantic Coast town that will turn you into a Sunshine State enthusiast. […]
Close your laptop. Detach from your iPhone. Hike and bike toward a Shore-ready physique. More Canyon Ranch than “Biggest Loser” Ranch, Red Mountain Resort and […]
When our car pulls to a stop in front of the Homestead’s grand entrance, two bellhops swing open our doors, cheerfully dealing with the shuttling […]
SPEAKERS: These might not work at Zee Bar or Fluid, but they’re definitely good enough for your house party. Harmon Kardon SoundSticks III, $169 at […]
Okay, so this is a little confusing. Remember Meridith’s, the popular Berwyn BYO? Well, they now have a full bar, a revamped menu and a […]
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.
The last time we saw the debonair Thaddeus Phillips, he was living in South Philadelphia and enamoring the 2010 Live Arts crowd with his one-man […]
The man who brought Philadelphia its hippest and coolest spots has decided to tackle the English pub, one of the least hip and cool concepts […]
Jenny DrumgooleShe tapes The People’s Court daily, loves John Rambo, has been a Wingette, and—oh, yeah — likes smearing cream cheese and fake blood on […]
They’ll go on and on about the history (it was Kennett Cafe from 1924 to 1986) and their claim to being the first totally green […]
