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: 97.5 the Fanatic Slams Top Talent Anthony Gargano with Federal Lawsuit
He’s currently suspended from the station.
Fetterman Is Backing Brooks and O’Rourke for City Council
The move — endorsing two third-party candidates — could further erode Republican power in the city.
Philly Today: 6 ABC’s Bob Brooks Flees Philly for Right-Wing TV
Plus: Kristen Welker’s Meet the Press debut, a cheesesteak abomination, and all the local sports news
New Father Judge Baseball Coach Out After Social Media Posts Surface
Officials aren’t giving a reason for the move, but it comes after students say they had made them aware of posts on the coach’s Instagram account that contained problematic language.
D’Andre Swift: Great Homecoming … or the Greatest Homecoming?
Sorry Taylor, Philly’s got a new favorite Swift. Plus: City Council bans safe-injection sites across much of Philly, another January 6 sentencing, and one very good dog.
Philly Today: First the Cheesesteak Wars. Now the Soft Pretzel Wars.
Plus, we talk to a man inside the Borgata’s continuing technological nightmare.
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: Chaos Erupts at the Borgata in Atlantic City
Plus, more drama at the Inquirer and in the wild, wild world of cheesesteaks.
One Totally Obsessed Jason Kelce Fan’s Guide to the New Jason Kelce Movie
Plus, Jason Kelce talks fatherhood, his next Christmas album and his messy locker.
Philadelphia Inquirer Deletes Article Critical of Controversial Sixers Arena
The newspaper didn’t bother to issue a retraction notice, raising some red flags.
Philly Today: Original Jim’s Steaks Reopens — With Seriously Heavy Security
Plus, David Oh unhappy with our article about his Green Beret lies.
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.
Your Guide to the 2023 Eagles Season
Featuring fan psychoanalysis, the best Birds bling and bars, last year’s highlights, and a deep dive on how Howie Roseman conquered the football world.
Howie Roseman’s Unlikely Journey to Becoming the Best Exec in the NFL
The architect of the 2023 Eagles is perhaps the most unexpected story in sports.
The Mushroom Festival Will Go On and Trea Turner’s Baby Is Way Cute
Plus: A Penn prof invites a white nationalist to class and Eagles nation dumps on Jonathan Gannon.
Psyched Up: Inside the Weird Minds of Eagles Fans
Are Eagles fans as out of our minds as everybody says we are? You bet — and damn proud of it!
