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: Delco Band Claims Country Star Jelly Roll Stole Its Name
Plus, the crackdown on Broad Street madness.
Philly Today: City’s Unemployment Rate Drops to Lowest in 30 Years
Pew’s latest report on Philadelphia contains plenty of good news.
Philly Today: Disney World Has a Major Comcast Problem
Plus, police make quick arrest in Center City stabbings.
Four Years After the Pandemic Began, Are We All Just Awkward Now?
In the wake of COVID isolation, socializing seems so much harder than it used to be.
Philly Today: It’s Now Cheaper to Fly to Pittsburgh From Philadelphia Than Drive
New flights start May 16th. Plus, a breathtaking new local album.
Philly Today: When That Phone Call From Your Kid Actually Isn’t
A local couple was just scammed out of $34,000.
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: A Food Bank Fight Fumes in Delco
It’s “complicated,” says an attorney representing one of the feuding food banks. You can say that again!
Philly Today: Shootings Have Plummeted to Pre-Pandemic Levels
And homicides are headed that way as well. Plus, Cecily Tynan tried her best to clear up eclipse misinformation.
10 Bonkers Things That Happened at WrestleMania 40
Our favorite moments, from Jason Kelce to the return of The Rock to South Street antics that could only happen here
Yes, Philadelphia Is Safer Than They Say on TV
The city has made the national news far too often recently for incidents involving crime and public safety. A new administration has big plans to change — and correct — the narrative.
An Optimist’s Guide to Philadelphia
From crime to trash to the economy, there are thousands of reasons to feel bullish about the future of our amazing city.
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.
Why Allan Domb Is Upbeat About Philly’s Economy
The developer and former City Councilperson knows a thing or two about finances. Here’s why he’s bullish on the economy in Philadelphia
10 Philly Voices That Give Us Hope for the Future of City Politics
After so much politics-as-usual, the tide feels like it could be turning, thanks to a group of politicians, activists, and community advocates, some new and some simply bringing new energy.
Believe It Or Not, Philadelphia Is Getting Cleaner
Fewer plastic bags! More street sweeping! And other reasons to feel like litter is on the retreat.
