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.
Police: Skateboarders Assaulted Man on Market Street
They hit the victim with their boards and stole his cellphone before fleeing.
DA Krasner Creates Position to Protect Immigrants’ Rights
Immigration attorney Caleb Arnold will join the DA’s office.
Philly Charter School Teacher Charged With Corruption of Minors
Erik Way was arrested on Wednesday.
And Here’s Your Viral Video of Eagles Fans Being Nice to Vikings Fans
“My aunt tapped him and said, ‘See, not all Eagles fans are assholes,'” says the man who took the video.
Charles Barkley Places “Six Figure” Wager on the Eagles
An avid gambler with deep pockets, Chuck likes our chances in the Super Bowl.
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.
Rep. Patrick Meehan Says Sexual Harassment Accuser Left Him “Hurt”
Meehan is under fire for using taxpayer money to settle a sexual harassment claim.
City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart Sued by Staffer She Fired
“The only reason she fired him is that he’s not labeled as a ‘Progressive,’” says the lawyer representing the man.
Radio Host Begs Amazon to Stay Out of Philly Because … Eagles Fans
North Dakotan — and Vikings fan — Joel Heitkamp shares his horror story from Sunday’s game at the Linc.
Eagles Lane Johnson and Chris Long Call Out NFL’s Cheap Marketing Ploy
Selling a T-shirt based on a player’s charitable endeavor is pretty low, even by NFL standards.
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.
How Pa.’s Gerrymandering Decision Could Affect the 2018 Primary Election
The decision will have far-reaching implications. Here’s what you need to know.
U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan Under Fire After Sexual Harassment Report
The Pa. congressman has been removed from the House Ethics Committee.
The Eagles Won Big Sunday Night, and So Did White Privilege
Owens: When so many are chanting “Fly Eagles Fly,” I am reminded of the double standards around these celebrations.
