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.
The number of registered independents has nearly doubled here. Why?
It’s been replaced by a photo of writer and civil-rights activist Audre Lorde.
Geoff Collins led a top-10 D this season.
Owens: Democrats have to come to terms with their statewide loss.
Today would have been the advocate’s 45th birthday.
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.
The mayor’s office swears there’s no special treatment here.
Sharron Cooks on the U.S. Transgender Survey
The trans advocate spoke candidly about the largest-ever study on transgender experiences.
Inspired by Bernie and galvanized by the president-elect, leftist groups are eyeing City Council.
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.
T.J. McConnell’s near triple-double lifted the Sixers to a 97-79 road victory over the Detroit Pistons.
The most intriguing, most influential, most essentially Philly family trees.
Rosemont and La Salle have slashed their prices. Has a revolution in college affordability begun in Philadelphia?
