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.
Rep. Brendan Boyle Calls Trump’s Chiefs Invite “Sad, Pathetic”
It’s a “full-blown White House participation trophy,” says Boyle.
Major Schuylkill River Trail Extension Will Be Ready By Year’s End
Starting with a bridge from Center City to Grays Ferry that will open soon.
Philly Rats Just Aren’t as Ambitious as New York’s and D.C.’s
Plus: National Cheesesteak Day, zombie Rite Aids, and Trump takes in some wrestling.
Philly Mag Receives 18 CRMA Nominations
From civic journalism to food coverage to design, we’re very excited about the CRMA nominations this year.
Delco Middle School Teacher Accused of Disturbing Contact With Student
The allegations involve a 13-year-old girl in his class and his cell phone.
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.
Philly Today: White House Punishes Penn Over Trans Swimmer
To the tune of $175 million. Plus, Philly gets a new PATCO station.
Main Line Dad Shocked Over Police Incident at Local Park
“Ardmore is changing,” says Adam Washington. “And not for the better.”
I’ve Lived in Kensington for Years. Here’s My Review of Long Bright River
References to Wawa, Yuengling, Tastykakes and the Mummers can’t save this new Peacock crime series from being a slogfest.
Philly Today: Severe Assault Inside South Philadelphia Planet Fitness Locker Room
Plus, our MAGA friends will just love this climate change-focused drag show on ice.
Philly Today: Is This Local Spot One of the 100 Greatest Places in the World?
So says TIME magazine. Plus, the reviews are in for Long Bright River.
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.
PennDOT’s Plan to Widen I-95 Through South Philly
The construction of the interstate 60 years ago was a catastrophe of urban planning. So why make the road even bigger?
Open Streets Is Coming Back! But Why Does It Have to Go?
Walkers get Rittenhouse Row to themselves on four Sundays next month, but it shouldn’t stop there.
Rebuilding the Democratic Party Begins and Ends With Reform
Democrats need to reconstruct their party with the purpose of delivering the government reforms that allow them to deliver for all Americans, writes Northeast Philly Rep. Jared Solomon.
Philly Today: Meet the Main Line Woman Determined to Take Down Tesla
Plus, behold the Box Demon. And a new Philly TV show.
