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: Super Bowl Sunday Will Be a Veritable Police State in Philadelphia
Plus: Fetterman hospitalized. Racist Catholic schoolgirls go national. And HGTV wants to give your home a makeover.
Temple Student Strike Turns Ugly as School Ends Some Tuition Aid
The university is putting a halt on tuition aid to those striking. But Temple officials say there’s nothing to see here.
Philly Today: Atlantic City Casinos Ban Guns, Which Apparently Weren’t Banned Before
Plus: Philly schools will open two hours late on Monday, as in the day after the Super Bowl.
Everything You Need to Know Before the Eagles Play in Super Bowl LVII
All the drama, inside jokes, Kelce shenanigans, and game recaps you need to make it to Sunday’s big game.
Philly Today: We Need Our Own Version of the State of the Union Address
At least one mayoral candidate thinks it’s a “great idea.” Plus: Meet the nine-year-old college student from Bensalem.
Philly’s Only Kansas City Chiefs Bar Cancels Super Bowl Party
“Unfortunately, we will be closed,” confirms longtime Big Charlie’s manager and Kansas City Chiefs fan Laura Sessa
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: Philadelphia Classical Music Scores Big at Last Night’s Grammy Awards
Plus: The Brothers Kelce interview their mom. Hoagie Mania. And the Inquirer wants your heart data.
Philly Today: Prankster Hijacks Website of Anti-Trump South Philly Diner
Plus: Wind chills below zero. And Jason Kelce’s very pregnant wife is bringing her OB/GYN to the Super Bowl.
This South Philly Woman Will Handwrite a Letter to Anyone Who Asks
Prolific old-school corresponder Jean Merritt says she’s handwritten many thousands of letters. You could be next.
Philly Today: The One Local Bar Where Chiefs Fans Are Safe
Plus, a brouhaha in Lower Merion schools over cultural “affinity groups” and a cute children’s book.
Meet the Eagles Fan Who Crashed Through the SEPTA Bus Stop Roof
Plus, Kenney on a Super Bowl parade: “We’ll blow the doors off this parade. I’m on my way out, so I’ll spend whatever they want.”
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.
Helen Gym’s Hypocritical Return to the Union League Isn’t Her First Misstep
Less than one week after protesting the Union League for honoring controversial Florida governor Ron DeSantis, the mayoral candidate was hobnobbing there with executives. This isn’t the first time she’s backpedaled on her progressive stances.
Philly Today: Cops Arrest Eagles Fans for Assaults on Police and Vandalizing City Property
Plus: The mayor of Upper Darby is having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week.
What Philly Was Like When the Eagles Advanced to the Super Bowl
From tailgating to partying on Broad Street, Sunday was surreal, loud and oh, so Philly.
Philly Today: How to Spend $70,000 On a Pair of Eagles Super Bowl Tickets
Plus: Philly gets a second basilica. We’re very walkable. And 11 degrees in the forecast? No thanks.
