People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
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.
Market East’s Big Summer Experiment: Meantime on Market
Meantime on Market is transforming six empty storefronts into laboratories for a different kind of downtown comeback.
The PGA Championship, By the Numbers
All the stats on the PGA Championship, coming to Newtown Square’s Aronimink Golf Club May 11th to 17th
Mom Knows Best: The Mothers of Successful Philadelphians Tell All
We asked the moms of Marc Vetri, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Alex Holley, and more to share their memories and secrets.
Sean Agnew, Storied Philly Concert Promoter, Tells All
He reflects on 30 years in business, playing basketball with Kobe Bryant, and his strange, strange trip to North Korea.
One Easy Revenue-Raising Idea for Philly
There are only two options for generating more money to fund schools and city services — and one is clearly better than the other.
Dave Grohl Gives Hooters Drummer a Huge Moment at Surprise Foo Fighters Show
Main Line musician David Uosikkinen taught the band’s new drummer when the latter was just a kid.
Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope
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 Creative Force Behind Bok Is Taking on Broad Street
The city’s most soulful developer takes on her most important project yet: breathing new life into the former UArts campus.
Everybody Wants to Know if Philly’s Jeopardy! Champ Is Single
The answer is, well, a little bit complicated. Greg Shahade is polyamorous.
Jennifer Weiner on 25 Years of Good in Bed
Best-selling Philly author Jennifer Weiner looks back her very personal debut novel.
Mother’s Day Is an Unhappy Day for Millions – One West Philly Woman Wants to Help
How Meirav Ong’s “grief weaving” may give you some much needed solace.
Philly Chess Master Talks Defeating Jamie Ding on Jeopardy!
Rittenhouse Square resident Greg Shahade ended the champ’s 31-game winning streak on Monday night.
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.
From Rocky to Rizzo: Monument Expert Paul Farber Talks Statues and Public Spaces
The founder of Monument Lab just opened a new exhibit at the Art Museum that explores the concept of public commemoration.
Remembering Philly Fashion Icon Ann Gitter
Philly Mag’s former style editor on Ann Gitter, the iconic owner of longtime womenswear boutique Knit Wit, who died on April 14th
Inside One South Philly Couple’s Cat Nightmare
$40,000 in attorney fees and 20 visits from the PSPCA have not conquered the stench that is ruining their lives. “I don’t want to live like this,” says their neighbor, the cat owner.
Emma Copley Eisenberg Talks Fat Liberation, South Philly, and Her Brand-New Book
The acclaimed South Philly novelist is back with a new work of fiction, set in and around Philadelphia.
