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.
SEPTA’s New “High-Tech” Fare Gates Are Astonishingly Easy to Beat
The agency insists the devices will curb fare evasion. Others, including SEPTA employees, aren’t so sure.
Philly Today: Don’t Be So Happy About the Possible Death of Made In America
Plus, Mayor Parker cracks down.
Can This Woman Convince People to Return to Center City in Droves?
Prema Katari Gupta, the brand-new head of the Center City District, talks trash, public safety, and the (good!) omens for Philly’s downtown.
Philly Today: Our Hoagies Cover Story Wins Coveted National Magazine Award
So we’re officially declaring today Hoagie Day in Philadelphia. Go out and eat one.
Philly Today: Some of America’s Best Public Schools Are Right Here
So says a new study. Plus, CAPA in upheaval over controversial play.
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: City to Actually Start Sweeping its Streets this Week
Not an April Fools joke. Plus, the world is descending on the city for WrestleMania.
Inside the Audacious, Lucrative World of Baby Naming
Philly moms say the process has gotten … weird.
Punxsutawney Phil Is Hiding a Weird, Dark Secret
Revelations of groundhog progeny lead to questions about the strange misogyny within the mythology.
Two Indie-Rock Lifers Explore Boredom and Madness in New Jersey in New Graphic Novel
Marissa Paternoster of Screaming Females and Joe Steinhardt of Don Giovanni Records explore Garden State despair in Merriment.
Neighbors Sue to Halt Massive FDR Park Renovation
The $250 million project is already underway, but critics worry about the environmental impact.
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.
Philly Today: Philadelphia Had More Exonerations Last Year Than 46 States
Nearly one in 10 of all 2023 exonerations in the United States were from Philadelphia.
Philly Today: An A.I. Expert Came to Town and Said We’re All Going to Die
John Sherman believes humankind could be completely wiped out in two to 10 years.
Who Killed the Philly POPS?
Was our beloved popular-music orchestra doomed by poor management? A greedy landlord? The pandemic? A devastating Broad Street whodunit.
Philly Today: Phillies Give Huge Boost to Sports Complex
Plus, using a tow truck to steal cars is actually a pretty good idea.
