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.
Cyclists to Wawa: Get Your Delivery Trucks Out of Bike Lane
Protesters formed a human wall to call attention to the lane’s condition — and frequent blockages.
Wolf Raises Minimum Wage for State Employees
Starting this month, state employees will make a minimum of $12 an hour.
From Sex Offender to CEO of Recovery Homes for Women
Meet Dan Feola, who founded two residential centers less than a year after pleading guilty in a child molestation case.
Philadelphia Board of Education Holds First Meeting
Members selected former SRC chair Joyce Wilkerson as president.
Peruto: “I Did Not Speak Ill” of Meek Mill Judge
The Philly lawyer pushes back against a report that he was criticizing Judge Genece Brinkley.
This Cat Cafe Wants People to Stop Leaving Strays
Someone dumped a bin full of feral cats outside Le Cat Cafe.
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.
The (Very Gentle) Fight to Save a Downingtown “Food Forest”
A band of merry pranksters wants to save an urban farming utopia from the developer’s ax.
Obama Stenographer Beck Dorey-Stein on Life in the White House
In her debut book, the Narberth native writes about what really goes down in the West Wing.
Best Thing: The Republic Endures
Happy 242, USA!
Here’s the Schedule for SEPTA’s Trolley Tunnel Blitz
Trolleys won’t operate in the tunnel for a nine-day span this month.
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.
After Police Remove ICE Encampment, Protesters Regroup at City Hall
Protesters are moving from the city’s ICE headquarters to City Hall.
Center City Water Main Break Repairs Could Last Months
Crews will work to repair a massive sinkhole at the site of the break.
This Blasted Heat Wave Is Finally Coming to an End
We’re in for thunderstorms on Friday evening — followed by a beautiful weekend.
