Temple Professor Marc Lamont Hill on Being a Dissenting Voice
The pundit talks about the comments that got him in hot water with CNN.
Philly Just Racked Up 5 More Historical Markers
Philadelphia already has 313 historical plaques as designated by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Measles, Mumps, Flu: Is This Philly’s Sickest Season in Recent Memory?
People have been falling ill left and right this winter. One of the biggest reasons: They’re neglecting — or refusing — the vaccinations that would protect them.
Yuengling Named “Top” Craft Brewery in U.S. for Fifth Straight Year
An annual list from the Brewers Association once again declares the Pottsville company the king of craft beers … according to sales volume.
SEPTA Finally Has Some Maps From the 21st Century
The transit agency has released two map prototypes as part of a push to revitalize the city’s bus system — and it wants to know what you think.
Will Philly Ever Love Esports the Way We Love the Eagles and the Sixers?
Some local gamers — and the son of the city’s most powerful business titan — are betting the answer is yes.
This Map Says You’re Probably Being a Jerk to Your Republican Neighbor
Philadelphia County is more politically intolerant than 95 percent of the country, according to a new map published by the Atlantic.
Now That He’s Free of D.C., Bryce Harper Can Finally Become a Superstar
Ever since high school, he’s been prophesied as baseball’s version of LeBron James. In Philly, he can fulfill that destiny.
Presidential Hopeful John Hickenlooper Has a Great Name — and Ties to Philly
The onetime Colorado governor and newly announced candidate is native of Narberth.
Brace Yourself: The Dockless Bike and Scooter Scourge Is Coming
The city and state are clearing the way for new forms of rentable transport, but the experience of other cities shows that dockless could be more dystopia than utopia.
New Day, New Storm: The Latest on School Closings and Transit Delays
City government is open for business. Not so for Archdiocese schools, which have the full day off, and the Philadelphia School District, running on a two-hour delay.
Philly Manages to Have a Non-Freakout Snow Storm
We’ve already got more snow than in last month’s Total City Shutdown, but nary a bread shelf was cleared.
Don’t Cry for Nick, Philadelphia. The Truth Is He’ll Never Leave Us.
Nick Foles is officially a free agent, but we will never stop loving our soft-spoken, strong-armed savior.
Does Google Know When You’re Sick? A Penn Study Counts the Clicks
Could your online searches predict an imminent ER visit? That’s one futuristic (dystopian?) possibility raised by Penn Med researcher Jeremy Asch in a recent study.
Why Fate of SEPTA’s Big Plans Depends on Outcome of Pa. Turnpike Lawsuit
You may want to put your dreams of new trolleys and updated subway cars on hold.