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.
Not Best Thing: A School’s Very Special Graduating Gift
Students at St. Cornelius School in Chadds Ford are going off to high school with bulletproof shields in their backpacks. What a world.
I Went to See Aunt Mary Pat Last Night. This Isn’t What Philly Drag Should Be.
A performer recently accused of transphobia played it safe on stage, but the opening act and, worse, the audience were a different story.
Wawa Is Adding Another(!) Location on South Street
The store will reportedly be in the same building as Whole Foods.
Report: Philly’s Immigrant Population Has Boomed Since 2000
A new analysis from Pew Charitable Trusts found that the number of foreign-born residents living in the city has increased by 69 percent.
Eastern State Penitentiary Is Getting Rid of Bastille Day
Say goodbye to the Bearded Ladies and Tastykakes.
Drag Queens at Please Touch Museum Have Some Parents Outraged
“We loved the Please Touch Museum,” says one suburban mom. “But we’ll never go there again.”
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.
Cop Who Hit Woman at Puerto Rican Parade Sues Over Denied Promotion
Lt. Jonathan Josey says that Philly brass is afraid his reputation will damage the department.
Drag Performer Aunt Mary Pat Was Asked to Leave Fundraiser
Troy David Hendrickson says he was booked to host a karaoke fundraiser at Win Win Coffee Bar before a transgender employee raised concerns about his “transphobic” persona.
Kenney Celebrates After Judge Sides With Philly in Sanctuary City Case
He was even caught on camera dancing.
Sixers Boss Bryan Colangelo Resigns in Wake of Twitter Scandal
The 76ers ownership made the right call in moving on.
I-76 to Get Variable Speed Limits in Congestion-Fighting Effort
The change, which will adjust speeds in real time based on traffic and weather, is part of a long-range plan for the roadway.
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.
Family Terrorized in South Philly Home Invasion on Monday, Say Police
Investigators are searching for the suspects. The alarming surveillance video appears here.
Meet the Volunteers Who Spend Hours Helping Toads Cross a Philly Street
We decided to tag along.
Facing Legal Pressure, Chestnut Hill Makes Harry Potter Disappear
A cease-and-desist letter from Warner Bros. is prompting major changes at a popular (yet unsanctioned) annual festival in Northwest Philadelphia.
Man Stabbed Inside Center City Wawa on Thursday Morning
The 27-year-old victim was transported to Jefferson University Hospital.
