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.
Along with other LGBT community leaders.
Philly FIGHT’s Youth Health Empowerment Project.
Money for a local LGBTQ student of color.
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.
(He gets in a few shots at Sen. Robert Menendez, too.)
Plus, hard-earned words of wisdom from Milton Street.
The Independent kicks off his, um, Democratic campaign for mayor.
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.
She goes to Twitter to explain why.
“All three defendants steadfastly maintain their innocence.”
He’s not even a mayoral candidate. Yet.
Did Jaden Smith Come Out of the Closet?
The Internet says he did.
