Author R. Eric Thomas on How Living in Philly Was “Life-Giving, Vibrant and Weird”
With his New York Times bestseller Here for It out in paperback this month, we talk to him about his preferred Krimpet, Wawas in space, and what that “R” stands for.
The Definitive List of Philly Athletes Trying to Make Some Extra Cash on Cameo
For a personalized shout-out from T.O., be prepared to pay $400; the budget-conscious can consider Vince Papale at a mere $55.
Harriett’s Bookshop Raises $75,000 in Three Days to Buy a Permanent Location in Fishtown
“For a business owner, renting is a form of sharecropping,” explains Harriett’s founder Jeannine Cook, whose lease is up in July.
Bart Blatstein Is Opening a Massive Atlantic City Arcade
The 103,000-square-foot Lucky Snake will debut on May 15th. Its amenities include the largest Pac-Man one can buy, boardwalk-style games, and a regulation boxing ring. But that’s not all.
Meet the Philly Teen Who Just Won the Prestigious Gates Scholarship
Bodine High School student Akayla Brown tells us about her plans for the future.
I Tried the Cheesesteak at Your Hometown Deli, Paulsboro, NJ’s $100M Business.
This small deli was recently valued at $100m on paper. So how’s the food?
Good Morning America Told Ala Stanford the City Named a Street After Her. It Didn’t.
The nationally televised gesture was essentially a publicity stunt. But recognizing the founder of the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium is still a great idea. Here’s what needs to happen to make it a reality.
Germantown Academy Fires Popular Spanish Teacher Amid Allegations of Sexual Abuse
Reed Skoug was fired by the prestigious private school on Monday morning.
An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia
Fifty years after founding their legendary Philadelphia International Records, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, with friends and collaborators, look back on the musical partnership that came to define the city.
Did Adidas Just Rip Off a Nike Sneaker Sculpture Made By Two Philly Artists?
The Dufala Brothers created a ridiculously elongated sneaker that caught the attention of Snoop Dogg and the sneaker world at large. Now, Adidas has released a sneaker that looks remarkably similar.
Sonny DiCrecchio Agrees to Plead Guilty to Massive Embezzlement Scheme at Philly Produce Market
Feds say he used the $7.8 million in ill-gotten gains to fund a $20,000-per-month Stone Harbor beach house and trips to Disney World and the Super Bowl.
Mare of Easttown Screenwriter and Chester County Native Brad Ingelsby on Writing for Kate Winslet
The creative mind behind HBO’s new detective show — premiering on April 18th — describes his journey to Hollywood and back again, plus how he got his leading lady hooked on Wawa.
Hamilton (Yes, Hamilton!!) Kicks off the Return of Live Theater at the Kimmel Center
This fall, the Kimmel Center is bringing real in-person theater back to Broad Street with a big splash.
South Philly’s Singing Fountain Might Get a Pretty Dramatic Makeover
Some locals think this is the best thing ever. Others worry that the renderings make the Passyunk Avenue centerpiece look like the Willow Grove Mall.