The New York Times Just Assigned an Advance Obituary of Bernie Sanders, Says Staffer
It’s a standard practice for obituaries of famous people, but the timing is … interesting. Also recently assigned: Nancy Pelosi.
Don’t Get Spooked by This South Philly Halloween Decor
Point Breeze resident Joeanne Broaddus on her very realistic Halloween decoration.
Attorney General Josh Shapiro Is Hosting a Philly Town Hall on Student Debt
The average Pennsylvania college student has more than $35,000 worth of student loans. That’s the fourth-highest average of any state in the country.
You Can Pick Up a Free Tree for Your Property This Fall
Aside from making your property look pretty, planting trees could help reduce the temperature of your neighborhood.
With $5 Million Grant, Lenfest Institute Makes Its Largest-Ever Investment In Local News
Lenfest CEO Jim Friedlich and the three recipients on the state of local news in Philly — and what they plan to do with the money.
It Gritty’s Birthday!!!
To celebrate, here’s a look back at the highlights from year one of the Reign of Gritty.
A Kimmel Center Wedding Bursting With Beautiful Fall Florals
Southern traditions, copper details, and a chuppah inset with eight different kinds of roses livened up the celebration.
60,000 People Leave Philly Each Year. But It’s Not Like All of Them Hate It.
A new Pew study looking at population dynamics looks to find out not just who’s moving, but why.
A Look Inside Temple’s New $175 Million Charles Library
The library is instantly the most beautiful building on Temple’s campus. One trade-off: Most of the traditionally open book stacks are now a robot-only domain.
New Online Absentee Ballot Request Makes Voting in Pa. … Marginally Easier
Left untouched by reform is the nonsensical requirement that absentee ballots must be received a full four days before Election Day.
Do You Care About Independence Hall? A $1 Million GoFundMe Wants to Know.
The fundraising campaign is underway after a recent Philly Mag story outlined the numerous financial obstacles the park faces. So far, the response hasn’t exactly been inspiring.
Philly’s New Youth Poet Laureate Wants You to Take Young People Seriously
Mia Concepcion, a 17-year-old senior at Science Leadership Academy, on her work and why adults shouldn’t discount the youth perspective.
How Philly Schools Fared in U.S. News’s 2020 College Rankings
Please don’t read this till you’ve sworn to yourself that you won’t use the results to pressure your already stressed-out children.
Wait … City Winery Might Actually Be a Good Concert Venue?
The new venue, set to open at the Fashion District, has booked big-time indie acts like the Mountain Goats and Josh Ritter as part of its first slate of concerts.
Wonder What the Eagles Offensive Line Looks Like Nude? It’s Your Lucky Day.
The players stripped down for ESPN The Magazine’s annual Body Issue and took some semi-nude, semi-tasteful photos.