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.
Plastic Bags Could Soon Cost You 5 Cents in New Jersey
Lawmakers recently passed a bill that would regulate single-use bags.
Car That Struck, Killed 5-Year-Old Turned Over to Police
Xavier Moy was fatally wounded in West Philadelphia this past weekend.
One of Us: Nicole Cashman
The publicist-entrepreneur tells us what she craves at McDonald’s and more.
Best Thing: The Cersei-ing of Mike Pence
Blurred lines on Rittenhouse Square!
PHL’s Latest Addition: Permanent Dog Restrooms
Complete with Veterans Stadium–like turf and a faux fire hydrant.
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.
City Council Approves Budget, Construction Tax Ahead of Summer Break
Philly schools are slated to get up to $616 million in additional funding over the next five years.
Report: SEPTA Should Redesign Bus Network, Ditch Transfer Fee
Philly’s bus system can get more people more places sooner, says a transit consultant.
Opera Philly Needs $25k to Screen Opera Inspired By the MOVE Bombing
And they want your help. If the goal is met, fans would get a free screening of the show — set in the MOVE house decades after the bombing — in September.
This Woman Was Injured by a Flying Hot Dog at Monday’s Phillies Game
“It hit me like a ton of bricks,” Plymouth Meeting’s Kathy McVay said of the soaring frankfurter.
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.
Pennsylvania State Police Launching Body Camera Pilot Program
Select troopers in three municipalities are trying out body-worn cameras for possible statewide adoption.
WATCH: ATM Blown Up in Theft Attempt in Port Richmond
Police are searching for a duo who they say attempted to crack open a beer distributor’s ATM machine.
David McCullough to Inaugurate Major New History Prize in Philly
The prize will celebrate “outstanding contributions to the field of American public history.”
Does the World Really Need a Mr. Rogers Drag Queen Musical Right Now?
Oh, wait. Come to think of it, actually, it probably does. Creator John Jarboe, whose show opens at the Wilma tonight, tells us why.
