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.
Kenney’s Deleted Messages: Not a Conspiracy, but the Law Losing to Tech
The mayor deleting all of his text messages isn’t a good look. But the real story here is about the challenges of record-keeping in a paper-free era — and the city’s failure to adapt.
Overachiever Alert: Penn Student Wins Oscar While Still Enrolled In School
Claire Sliney is gunning to become the most accomplished Penn alum in showbiz. John Legend better watch out — even he didn’t win his Academy Award until after, y’know, graduation.
Philly-Inspired Tarot Cards From Viral Kickstarter Campaign On Sale Now
You can thank Philly Mag for commissioning the artwork that spawned the deck.
Meek Mill Was the Real MVP of the NBA All-Star Game
Not only did he emcee the intro and shout out his hometown on Sunday, but he also made a long-distance shot — something Ben Simmons can’t even say he’s done this season.
City Council’s Cashless Store Bill: Four Things to Know
The Kenney administration isn’t totally sold on the idea.
Philly Activist Who Shared Starbucks Arrest Video Confronts Howard Schultz
Melissa DePino called out the former Starbucks CEO at the Free Library on Wednesday night.
The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift Might Be a Hunk of LOVE Park Granite
Last time the city tried to sell a LOVE Park keepsake, it received a cease-and-desist from Robert Indiana’s foundation. Don’t worry: The new ones are copyright compliant.
Media-Shy Amy Gutmann Helped Produce Report Calling for Media Transparency
Former student journalists at Penn say the school’s president limited access to reporters.
And They’re Off: Mayor Kenney Launches Reelection Bid
Philly’s had two-term mayors ever since Wilson Goode in 1984. But challengers are in the offing.
Journalists Union Declares No Confidence in Inquirer Publisher
The move is a significant escalation in the fight between publisher Terry Egger and NewsGuild members over their pension plan and stagnant salaries.