That Super-Stinging Jellyfish Is Popping Up Along the South Jersey Shore
The clinging jellyfish has previously been spotted north of LBI. But a recent discovery suggests the reach of creature’s tentacles is expanding.
Extreme Makeover, FDR Park Edition: Here’s What South Philly’s Huge Park Could Look Like
The Fairmount Park Conservancy has envisioned a sprawling renovation for the park, which hasn’t seen any large-scale improvements since the 1930s. The price tag: $200 million.
City to Step Up Ticketing of Bus-Lane Blockers Along Chestnut and Market Streets
The effort is being framed as a traffic-easing measure. But to find the real source of Philly’s traffic problem, we must look inward.
We Survived a Demo of the New Lime Dockless Scooters
But they’re still illegal in Pennsylvania. And the jury’s still out on how safe they really are for riders.
140 of Philly’s Hundred-Year-Old Citizens Partied With the Mayor at SugarHouse
Ranging in age from 99 to 106, the crowd ate cake and chatted with Jim Kenney at the annual Mayor’s Centenarian Celebration.
Philly Cops to Have Increased Street Presence This Summer
Commissioner Richard Ross announced a new initiative that seeks to address the city’s recent crime paradox: Overall violent crime is down, but the murder rate is rising.
If You Have a Brilliant Idea to Combat Gerrymandering, Please Go to This Meeting
Gov. Tom Wolf’s commission to figure out how to create fair congressional districts stops by Philly on Tuesday afternoon.
Lyft’s $110 One-Way Shore Promo Isn’t Nearly as Good as It Sounds
For drivers and riders alike, the flat-rate offer has a fairly serious drawback.
Philly Mag Wins 8 City and Regional Magazine Awards
We took home awards in categories ranging from best column to best special issue. Read the award-winning work here.
The Oldest SEPTA Key Cards Will Expire Soon, and They’re Not Even Fully Operational Yet
It’s been three years since the launch of SEPTA’s “modern” payment system, and you still can’t take a one-way trip on Regional Rail with a Key.
SEPTA Has a Full Budget Again — at Least for Now
A new influx of cash from the Turnpike Commission should provide a reprieve, but the funding system is still deeply flawed.
It’s Primary Day in Philadelphia: Here’s What You Need to Know
From poll locations and hours to what to do if you see something suspicious, we’ve got you covered.
Do You Know Why You’re Voting on Four Ballot Questions This Year?
Since 2015, we’ve said yes to 19 of the 20 ballot questions put before us.
DA’s Office to Axios: You Got Our Drug Arrest Policy Completely Wrong
The publication wrote that Larry Krasner was considering a policy where he’d “stop charging drug users as criminals.” A spokesperson says that’s not even remotely true.
Overwatch League to Host Its Esports Championship in Philly
It’ll be live-streamed in 190 different countries, but you’ll have the chance to check it out in real life at Wells Fargo Center on September 29th.