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.
Philly Today: Bradley Cooper’s Eagles Game Appearance Sparks Controversy
Plus, how to get tickets to this Sunday’s NFC Championship game at the Linc.
Justice Department: Trump Wanted to Throw Out 300,000 Philly Votes in 2020
The report states that “the admissible evidence would be sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction” against Trump, but it’s all moot.
Internet Sleuths Hunt Down Eagles Fan Who Went Viral for Calling Packers Fan the C-Word
And now his employer is investigating the situation.
Details About 76ers and Comcast’s Partnership to Build a New South Philly Arena
After years of posturing, planning, and protests, the Sixers are staying in South Philly after all.
19 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do at the Library
Cook. Borrow a guitar. Get married. The choice is yours.
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: Controversial “Body Worlds” Exhibit Returning to Franklin Institute
Plus, a Pennsylvania State Trooper shows us how not to download porn.
Philly Today: Girls’ High Principal Lisa Mesi Demoted for Being White, Lawsuit Alleges
She says it happened following a, well, messy 2023 graduation ceremony.
Philly Today: The Good News About Philadelphia That Steve Keeley Won’t Tell You
Plus, a wee reminder not to walk out onto a body of “frozen” water.
Philly Today: Diary of a Snowmageddon
A surprisingly efficient Streets Department. Hills that can’t be sledded. And parents growing more and more edgy by the minute.
Why Investing in “We” Over “Me” Could Heal America
If we want to save our country, we might need to start being a little (or a lot) more generous.
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.
The Best Philadelphia Magazine Long Reads of 2024
It’s our roundup of our favorite stories from 2024!
How’s Mayor Parker Doing After a Year in Office?
Five areas where I give her a thumbs up — and one area where I hope she focuses next
Pennsylvania Deserves a National Park
This is a more controversial statement than you’d think.
Bensalem Police Capture Runaway Pig
Plus: A reality-dating show comes to Philly, and Boyz II Men win The Masked Singer.
