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.
Strange Revelations: The Philly Hate Preacher Who Wants to Save Your Soul
How a currency-trading fraudster named Aden Rusfeldt became the leader of a secretive religious sect.
Vince Fumo’s Son Is Running for Office in Philly (and Producing a Play!)
The offspring of the ex-con former state senator dishes on the Fumo legacy, his campaign for committee person in South Philadelphia, and his upcoming theatrical work about the Italian Market.
Philly’s ICE Office Arrests More Immigrants Without Convictions Than Any Other
Sixty-four percent of arrests from the field office that oversees Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia were of “suspects” with no criminal record.
City Councilman Wants to Eliminate Marijuana Testing for Parolees
Parolees who test positive for THC can be sent back to jail or into treatment.
Montco Woman Charged With Letting Her Dog Freeze to Death
The January incident is one of the first local cases of a felony charge under Libre’s Law, Pennsylvania’s recently passed anti-cruelty statute.
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.
How Philly’s New Street Lights Could Actually Be Harmful
High-intensity LED lights may pose health risks to humans and animals.
Here’s When Spruce Street Harbor Park Will Open for the Summer
Mark your calendars and get ready to lounge on the hammocks once again.
Community College of Philadelphia Drops “Colonials” Nickname
CCP mascot Colonial Phil is a reminder of our country’s history of prejudice and oppression, students said in a 2016 petition.
Parents of Suicide Victim: Penn Ignored Student’s Pleas for Help
The parents of Olivia Kong, who died in April 2016, have sued the school.
It’s Finally About to Feel Like Spring in Philadelphia
At long last! Warmer temperatures are on the way this weekend.
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.
Temple Claims New Football Stadium Won’t Create Parking Issues
The school currently controls about 5,000 parking spaces.
Bill Introduced in State House Would Kill Philly’s Soda Tax
A state representative from suburban Pittsburgh called taxes on food and beverages “revenue grabs.”
Sunoco, Activists Offer Competing Rewards for Info on Pipeline Vandal
Sunoco was quick to blame the damage on environmental activists.
When Saving a Life Could Cost Me My Own
The surgeon general’s recommendation that Americans start carrying an overdose-reversing drug ignores the racial stigma that makes it dangerous.
