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.
There’s a Huge Pickle Festival Coming to Philly
And it entails everything pickle enthusiasts could ask for.
Pat’s King of Steaks Now Delivers … Across the Country
If you live in, say, California and you want a cheesesteak but can’t stand nacho cheese and bell peppers, Pat’s King of Steaks now has […]
How This Philly Filmmaker Convinced Idris Elba to Make a Movie Here
It turns out that none of this would have happened if not for the most unlikely of characters: Philadelphia nun Sister Mary Scullion.
I Love My Job: Martha Graham Cracker
The beloved Philly drag queen talks bad gigs and Prince and even recites a little poetry.
WATCH: A Boat Went Up in Flames on the Delaware River
The boat was billowing black smoke when authorities responded around 11:30 p.m. Monday.
PHOTOS: Schuylkill River Near Flood Stage After Heavy Rains
The high water level has prompted road closures in Manayunk.
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.
Flash Flooding: Waters Surge in Upper Darby, KOP
Brace for what will likely be a messy evening commute.
Coming to Montco: 800 Miles of Bike-Friendly Paths
The county has formally adopted Bike Montco, an plan to build a massively larger bike lane network.
Flooding Closes Parts of Schuylkill and Turnpike, Prompts Rescues
There were at least a dozen vehicle rescues across Chester, Montgomery and Delaware counties.
Schools, Stop Removing the Names of Racists From Your Campuses
Keep them there and let everybody know what terrible people they were.
Scenes From the 2018 Philly Free Streets
Including a history scavenger hunt, jazz festival, and pop-up beach.
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.
Who Should SEPTA Choose as Its New Announcer?
The transportation organization wants your opinion.
The Ridiculously Cute Love Story of Zach and Julie Ertz
How the Super Bowl-winning tight end and the World Cup-winning soccer star became the It Couple of Philly sports.
How Millennials Killed Mayonnaise
The inexorable rise of identity condiments has led to hard times for the most American of foodstuffs. And that’s a shame.
Best Thing: Zhaire Smith’s Broken Foot
The latest first-round-Sixer-pick injury is being greeted with some, uh, skepticism …
