West Philly Bar Fiume Has Finally Reopened … Kinda … Sorta …
But one notable personality won’t be behind the bar.
Lisa Scottoline on Her New Novel, South Philly Roots, and Nancy Drew
Philly’s most prolific novelist ever just released her 34th work of fiction.
Chris Rock Emerges Victorious at Chaotic Atlantic City Performance
Lines were long. Tempers were hot. But the comedian delivered the laughs.
45 Things You Never Knew About Ben Franklin
In advance of the new Ken Burns documentary, the lowdown on the life and loves of the Philly icon.
Daryl Hall on Philly Soul, Flunking Bio at Temple, and Opening for Bowie
Ahead of his April 9th Philly show, we talk with half of Hall & Oates about his solo retrospective, today’s musical landscape, and thanking nobody.
License-to-Carry Applications Have Skyrocketed In Philly — Even More Than You’d Think
“When I saw how high the numbers were, I had to call our stats department to make sure they were right,” a Philadelphia Police Department representative told us.
Island Getaways: A Philadelphian’s Guide to Vacationing in the Florida Keys
There’s more to these islands than Margaritaville.
The Ultimate Guide to Staying in Yurts and Cabins in Pennsylvania State Parks
Here’s everything you need to know to have a great woodsy getaway.
Philly Homicide Detectives Claim “Rampant Abuse of Overtime” and Sexual Harassment in Department
In a just-filed federal lawsuit, detectives Danielle Slobodian and Shawn Leahy say they’ve been labeled as “rats” for complaining about police overtime practices and other problems on the job.
Q&A: Popular NPR Host Gene Demby Talks Wawa, the Sixers, and Growing Up In South Philly
Meet the co-host of NPR’s award-winning podcast and radio show Code Switch.
Former Drexel Top Doc Sues School for Sexual Discrimination, Calls It a “Boys’ Club”
Sharon Griswold claims her repeated complaints led not to results, but to retaliation.
Q&A: Quinta Brunson, Philly’s Comic Genius Behind Abbott Elementary
The West Philly-born-and-raised comedian is a particularly hot topic right now thanks to her hit ABC sitcom. What’s the secret to her success?
Boycotting Russia? Don’t Worry: You Can Still Drink (Most) Vodka
The PLCB pulled all Russian-made products from its shelves on Sunday. Turns out that’s not much.
The Icewomen Cometh: Why Dozens of Women from the Philly Area Are Taking Arctic Soaks in Winter
Some go daily. Some stay in for 10 minutes. And, yes, I reluctantly joined in the, uh, fun.
Why Allan Domb Decided to Jump Into the Messy World of City Politics
Once content to merely rake in millions on his condo development empire, the businessman has successfully emerged as a major political power player on City Council. Will he run for mayor?