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.
Inspiration Point: DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Favorite Place
Philly native and hometown DJ on the eternal appeal of Fairmount Park’s Belmont Plateau.
“The Skorpion Show” Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
The latest episode of the hit show, created by local gay YouTuber Kevin Simmons, will be taped live at the Free Library.
Aziz Ansari to Perform at Punch Line on Sunday
It’s his first Philly show since a sexual misconduct allegation against him surfaced earlier this year.
Swimmers, This Isn’t the Weekend to Cool Off in the Delaware
More than a dozen people have had to be rescued in the past week. Plus: fuel spill.
Idris Elba to Star in North Philly Urban Cowboy Movie
The English actor just signed on to Ghetto Cowboy.
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.
Hate Incidents in Philly Have More Than Doubled Since 2016, Says ADL
The Anti-Defamation League just released its first-ever hate heat map.
Bryn Mawr Scaling Back on References to Founder
M. Carey Thomas advanced the suffragist movement — but also white supremacy.
Penn Medicine to Stop Serving Sugary Drinks
Officials want facilities to reflect a “model environment” for health.
Wolf Says PA Not “Ready” for Recreational Pot. PA Inhales, Disagrees.
A whole lot of Pennsylvanians find the governor’s stance half-baked.
Deadly Stabbing Closes Part of Jefferson Station
All passengers must board at the station’s Section A this morning.
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.
Ex-Temple Frat President Facing New Sexual Assault Charges
Ari Goldstein’s lawyer insists that his client “adamantly denies” committing any crime.
Brace Yourselves for Three-Digit Temps in Philly
We’re dreading Wednesday afternoon’s forecast high.
Report: Anti-Abortionists Leaving Flyers in KOP Wegmans
At least two customers said they found graphic handouts in products.
Following An ‘F’ Grade, All Pa. Schools Must Test for Lead
The other option? Informing students’ parents they will forgo the test.
