Philly Restaurant Poe’s Sandwich Joint Refuses to Serve Police
“I realize I am not being a good businessman,” says owner N.A. Poe, an ex-felon. “I am being an activist, and this is a battleground.”
Hungry Pigeon Chef Scott Schroeder In Hot Water Over “Black America” Comments
“I fucked up,” Schroeder told us, later emailing a statement, which appears here in its entirety.
Good Riddance: The Frank Rizzo Statue Has Been Removed
In a statement announcing the removal, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney called it “a deplorable monument to racism.”
White Men With Bats, Bombed ATMs, and an Alleged Looter Killed at South Philly Gun Store
There were fewer overall incidents on Monday and overnight, but the chaos continues.
This May Be the Most Iconic Photo from the Philly Protests and Riots
The image was captured by Merion Station-based photographer Sarah Bloom, who tells us the story behind the photo.
The National Guard Arrives in Philadelphia Amid the Riots
And yet your trash will be picked up right on schedule. (Supposedly).
These 18 Pennsylvania Counties Just Went Green, Reopening Bars, Dining Rooms, Gyms, and More
Meanwhile, Philly is scheduled to migrate to the Yellow Phase next Friday. The key word being “scheduled.”
Attorney General’s Office Flooded With Complaints About Main Line-Based ESF Camps
Frustrated parents turn to Pennsylvania’s top law enforcement officer after the high-end summer camp company canceled all on-site activities and offered a not exactly satisfying refund policy.
Old Navy Center City Hauled Into Court Over Unpaid Rent During Coronavirus Shutdown
And you thought your rent was high.
Kenney Wants to “Reason” With People Who Flout COVID Rules, Not Make “Mass Arrests”
Plus: Wanna have a big wedding? Go to Delaware.
Main Line Parents Irate at Prestigious ESF Summer Camp Over “Ridiculous” Refund Policy
ESF has cancelled all of its on-site summer programming, and parents are fighting to get their big bucks back.
Governor Wolf Targeted in Third Grade-Level Aerial Advertising at the Jersey Shore
We were surprised that we didn’t see “Tom Wolf Eats His Boogers” in the lineup over Wildwood.
Price Gouging Still a Huge Problem at Stores Like This One
Plus: Watch Patti LaBelle and a gospel choir tear the roof off at last night’s COVID-19 relief concert.
Things to Do Outdoors Over Memorial Day Weekend That Don’t Involve Going Down the Shore
Avoid crowds while getting some fresh air over the holiday weekend.
Dear Philly: Mayor Kenney Hates How Trashy You’re Being During the Pandemic
Improperly tied garbage bags and people who toss their refuse into already overflowing receptacles are among the things that drive the mayor crazy.