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 Scoop: Pennsylvania Supreme Court will decide fate of municipal gun regulations.
A woman says she was sexually assaulted by a Freedom Taxi cabbie near the Barbary.
Fresh from hating on Wisconsin governor Scott Walker, Sara Goldrick-Rab joins the T’s faculty.
Philly police arrested the teen and a 20-year-old in connection with a North Philly homicide last week.
“Street Fight” is a guide to remaking city streets so they favor people over cars.
Plus: Two charged in the murder of Maya Young.
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 economic and environmental benefits would be surprisingly big.
“Make the Great Northeast Philadelphia great again.”
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.
