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.
Pennsylvania’s New Speaker of the House Talks the Bible, Beyoncé, and the Big Lie
An interview with Joanna McClinton, the first woman to hold that office.
Philly Today: The Single Most Bizarre Moment from Last Night’s Debate
A candidate went on a racial attack. It didn’t work out so well. Plus, the Philly native who just bought Amy Schumer’s apartment for $13 million.
Philly Today: Tom Hanks Gifts Rare Typewriter to South Philly Shop
Plus, Rebecca Rhynhart winning in thoroughly unscientific (but still interesting!) online poll.
There’s Now an It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Version of Monopoly
It’s no Chardee MacDennis, but that’s probably for the best.
Philly Today: Parking Ticket Chaos Leads to Federal Class Action Lawsuit
Plus, a Comcast NBCUniversal scandal. And more reader mail!
An Oral History of the 76ers’ Epic 1983 Championship
The behind-the-scenes story of one of the most dominant seasons in NBA history.
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.
Sixers Sweep the Nets in Playoff Series!
With Joel Embiid out, Tobias Harris stepped up in a big way.
Despite Harden Ejection, Sixers Take Down Nets to Go Up 3-0
They had us biting our nails in the last couple minutes, but Maxey delivered once again.
Philly Today: Jeff Brown Gets Nasty, Shows His “Angry Man” Side
Plus, Patti LaBelle, dangerous Tastykakes, and pricey Jersey weed.
Philly Today: Ransomware Attack Shuts Down All Stephen Starr Gift Card Sales
The outage has lasted more than a week. Plus, Septa’s Key card is confirmed to be one colossal failure. And… wearable gin?
From AI to Crypto, When Did Everything Get So … Fake?
What’s with the current fetish for things that aren’t what they pretend to be?
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: John Fetterman and the Lunatic Fringe Body Double Conspiracy Theory
Plus, Helen Gym snags five billionth endorsement. And Bobby Henon gets new digs.
Philly Today: Walnut Street Theatre President’s Salary Breaks $1 Million
And that was in 2020, when not much theater was happening. Plus, rave reviews for Fat Ham on Broadway.
Sixers Shake Off Slow Start to Lead the Nets 2-0
It took a while for our stars to shine, but the subs stood tall in a big come-from-behind playoff win at home.
Here Are the Burning Questions Philly Mayoral Candidates Need to Answer
Throughout the mayoral campaign, the candidates have left us with more questions than answers. In the final month before the primary election, hopefully they’ll fix that.
