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.
Schuylkill River Trail Receives $12M in Federal Funding for Completion
Senators Bob Casey and Pat Toomey jointly announced a U.S. Department of Transportation grant that will help bridge the final gap in the trail.
The Eagles Just Got a Shoutout From “Wheel of Fortune”
Everyone within a 50-mile radius of City Hall solved this one no sweat.
Winter Storm Warning Issued as Philly Braces for More Snow
The National Weather Service says we can expect 4 to 6 inches, starting overnight.
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.
Five Ways Kenney Can Shore Up the Budget Without Tax Hikes
If city government is serious about funding public education, it needs to stop acting like there’s no other way than overtaxing working-class Philadelphians.
Center City Sips 2018: CCD Announces Higher Prices, Heavier Security
As changes abound, will the 15th season of the beloved downtown happy hour be its last?
Jimmy Rollins Wants to Play One More Game for the Phillies
Contemplating retirement, the spark plug of the ’08 World Series champs says he doesn’t do honorary contracts.
Toomey Introduces Bill That Would Toughen Existing Gun Laws
The measure comes a week after Trump accused him of being “afraid of the NRA.”
Comcast Spectacor to Drop $250M on Wells Fargo Center Rehab
There won’t be a new arena in South Philadelphia any time soon.
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.
AG Shapiro Sues Uber Over Massive Data Breach
Thousands of drivers in Pa. could be vulnerable to identity theft, per the lawsuit.
Still Recovering From Friday’s Nor’easter, Philly Region Faces Another One
Here’s what we know so far about the winter storm expected to hit Tuesday night.
The Court Jester of Philly Pot Isn’t Smiling Anymore
N.A. Poe helped make Philly a great weed town. Then things got weird.
Solo Travel 2018: Immerse Yourself in a New Culture
Go well off the beaten path with these tour groups.
