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.
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.
Wawa Is Offering Free Coffee (And a New Secret Menu) on Thursday
Our favorite dairy business–turned–convenience store is celebrating its 54th birthday.
Philly Man Pretended to Be a Rich Prince to Lure Kids Online, Say Feds
It turns out that “Prince Daniel David De’Rothschild” of Beverly Hills wasn’t either.
Police Release Video of Arson Suspect in Yards Brewery Fire
Anyone with information regarding the unidentified suspect is urged to contact PPD’s citywide Arson Task Force.
Cop Arrests 12-Year-Old Northeast Boy Seen Carrying an AR-15
Two youths were booked over the weekend after witnesses reported seeing them with guns.
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.
Meet the Philly-Area Women Who Are Running for Congress
This year could be a game-changer for representation in Pa.
Krasner Establishes Advisory Committee for Crime Victims
The move comes amid news that the DA’s Office has lost a quarter of its senior staff since Philly’s top prosecutor took office.
Pitbull Will Headline Philly’s 4th of July Concert on the Parkway
We’re guessing he’ll leave his sexist and NSFW material at home. Right, Pitbull?
Sing, Bake, Slay, Repeat: How Patti LaBelle Conquered the World. Again.
The Godmother of Soul has parlayed a talent for cooking into a multimillion-dollar empire.
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.
Best Thing: Philly Sports Crashes Back to Earth
The Eagles! The Sixers! ’Nova Nation! Uh … Gabe Kapler?
Township Clerk Accused of Embezzling $250K, Spending It on QVC Binges
According to the Chester County DA, Donna Groff blamed the thefts on her “shopping addiction.”
PHOTOS: Sylvester Stallone Just Visited the Rocky Statue
The Rocky actor surprised some lucky tourists.
