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.
Crankcase: Happily Never After
What could romance novels and sportswriting possibly have in common?
The Curious Case of Rittenhouse’s “No Gay Cruising” Sign
A forgotten-but-not-gone reminder of the time the city tried to stop men looking for other men.
Best Thing: The Reading “Cheetah”
Right continent, wrong species.
The Unpatriotic Cynicism of the NFL’s Salute to Service
Making a spectacle of soldiers while restricting the speech of those protesting police brutality is the true definition of disrespecting their service.
The Art Museum, Navy Yard and Penn’s Landing Are Getting Major Upgrades
Voters approved the city’s borrowing of $172 million for capital projects.
Kenney: Pa. Needs to Consider Legalizing Marijuana
The mayor joined Pa. AG Josh Shapiro at ThinkFest on Thursday.
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 Activists Want You (Yes, You) to Support Their Efforts
At ThinkFest, panelists discussed Philly’s obligations to the oppressed.
New Market Street Club Will Feature … a Slide and Ball Pit?
The old Turf Club is about to become part-disco, part–Chuck E. Cheese for adults.
ThinkFest: Watch It Live
Couldn’t make the event? Check out our livestream.
The Return of Paul Green: He’s Back to Rock Your Kids
Well, the School of Rock founder also has another reason for being here: Law school.
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.
I’m Proud that My South Philly Neighborhood Voted for Beth Grossman
Last year, we came through for Donald Trump.
Work Officially Begins on Schuylkill Yards
The mega-development begins with a new public square.
NJ Official Who Mocked Women’s March Defeated by a Woman
Ashley Bennett, 32, will take Freeholder John Carman’s seat.
Here’s the South Philly Neighborhood that Hates Larry Krasner the Most
85 percent of the voters in one section chose Beth Grossman.
