Philadelphia Magazine

Claire Sasko

City Life

It’s Official: Beemer Confirmed as Attorney General

Governor Tom Wolf recommended Beemer after Kane’s trial.

City Life

Philadelphia Police Find Body Floating in Schuylkill River

Police found the body in Grays Ferry, near the Philadelphia Trolley Works.

City Life

Governor Wolf Wants to Decriminalize Small Amounts of Marijuana

He’s not so sure about full legalization, though.

City Life

Reward Now $76K for Shooter of Camden 8-Year-Old

FBI, 76ers responsible for the latest increase.

City Life

Someone in Pa. Covered Their Evergreen Tree in Trump Signs

Call it a Trump Tree. It’s quite a sight to behold.

Katie McGinty, Pat Toomey
City Life

Poll: Toomey Ahead in U.S. Senate Race, Trump Trailing Clinton

The Emerson College poll contrasts slightly with other recent polls.

Business

Report: The Pa. Schools Worth the Most Bang for Your Buck

Schools were ranked according to five factors.

City Life

Four-Alarm Fire Ravages West Philadelphia Church

The church was reportedly 100 years old and used by five congregations.

City Life

Reward to $50k for Suspected Shooter of 8-Year-Old Camden Girl

Gabrielle Hill Carter died on Friday after being struck by a stray bullet on Wednesday.

Pearl Theatre at Avenue North
City Life

North Philadelphia’s Pearl Theatre Closes Abruptly

A “Thank You” and goodbye message glowed outside the location last night.

City Life

Made in America Road Closures: What You Need to Know

Here’s what to expect near the Benjamin Franklin Parkway this weekend.

Citified

The Best Zingers From the Former City Rep. Who Sued the City Controller

Desiree Peterkin Bell says the City Controller defamed her.

City Life

Oh, No! Amtrak Removing the Departures Flipboard at 30th Street

The historic flipboard is being phased out for a digital model. Railfans aren’t happy.

City Life

Report: FBI Warrant Offers Deeper Look into Johnny Doc Investigation

Here’s what the feds appear to be digging for — and what Doc has to say about it.

City Life

Pa. Department of Education Ramping up Charter School Oversight

It’s largely a push by Gov. Wolf to better regulate the schools.