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.
One of Us: Michael Coard
The prominent criminal defense attorney and social justice firebrand talks Public Enemy, his long-standing veganism, and why he thinks good cops technically don’t exist in Philadelphia.
Best Thing This Week: Setting Free the Bears
And the zebras, and the giraffes, and the elephants …
No Charges in Crash That Killed 11-Year-Old
Julian Angelucci was collided with a driver while riding his bike in South Philly.
Kenney Releases Plan to Fight Climate Change
He wants to shift toward a 100 percent carbon-free electricity grid.
Police: Ex-Playboy Model Found Strangled in Her Lower Merion Apartment
Just days before her killing, Christina Carlin-Kraft had handbags and jewelry stolen from her home.
Diversity Director Fired by Mazzoni Center Files PCHR Complaint
Kay Martinez claims they were misgendered by the LGBTQ nonprofit’s CEO and “not allowed to do my job.”
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.
What the Hell Is Jason From “Friday the 13th” Doing at Upper Darby Jail?
Of course this would happen in Delco.
Casinos Sue Pa. Lottery to Stop Online Gaming
They say the state’s new “iLottery” games are too similar to slot machines.
MOVE Members Say 1985 Bomb Gave Ramona Africa Cancer
The only adult in the MOVE house to survive the infamous bombing and subsequent fire has been diagnosed with lymphoma.
This Bug Could Hurt Pa. Beer and Wine Production
The spotted lanternfly loves grapes and kills hops (unfortunately for us).
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.
Fun’s Over: Philly Students Returning to School Before Labor Day
District officials say the move will be the new normal.
Bud Light “Philly Philly” Pack Going for $700 on eBay
It contains one of the packs eight pairs of tickets to the first Eagles game.
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Today’s Atlantic City Air Show
We’ve got the Atlantic City Air Show schedule and info on where to park for free.
Wells Fargo Center to Switch to 100 Percent Wind Energy
Soon, your Flyers and Sixers games will be powered by a wind farm in Illinois.
