Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine
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If Your Pennsylvania Mail-In Ballot Status Was “Pending,” Check Again
Since complaints emerged that the state’s vote tracking website is unreliable and outdated, we’ve seen some improvement.
First in Line at the Polls, “Terrified” but Prepared
Early morning scenes from a West Philly polling place, featuring the start of a line to vote and a fake “poll watcher.”
Your Ultimate Guide to Voting in Philly on Election Day
From voter intimidation to ballot selfies to polling place confusion. All your day-of-voting questions, answered.
What Pennsylvania Poll Watchers Can (and Can’t) Do on Election Day
Here, your biggest poll watcher questions answered.
Lamar Gore on Helping Nature Through Climate Change, a Pandemic and Racial Inequity
As more Philadelphians seek socially distanced outdoor activities, the manager of Heinz Wildlife Refuge talks about what makes it “magical.”
Trying to Check the Status of Your Pennsylvania Mail-In Ballot? Good Luck With That
Compounding U.S. Mail delays and other problems like missing mail-in ballots is this: A state website that’s supposed to show your ballot status doesn’t seem to do a very good job of it.
One of Philly Mag’s “Most Influential” Was Just Charged with Setting a Police Car on Fire
Activist Anthony Smith and two other men have been charged with arson stemming from an incident earlier this year.
Philly on Edge After Cops Shoot and Kill Black Man in West Philly
On Monday afternoon, Philadelphia police shot and killed Walter Wallace, who was reportedly armed with a knife. Unrest followed. An investigation is underway.
The Wells Fargo Center Is Transforming Into a Movie Theater
Just in time for Halloween. Here’s what you need to know.
The Trump Campaign Has Creepily Trolled Philly for “Evidence” of Voter Fraud
Images from Philly social media feeds — and surveillance cameras!!! — wound up as court exhibits in Trump’s lawsuit against the Commonwealth.
Philly Dive Bar Doobies Raises More than $27,000 In Two Days to Save Itself from Closing
“I’m just so utterly humbled,” says Doobies owner Patti Brett in response to the crowdfunding.
Sorry, Marc Vetri, But Philly Isn’t Buying Your COVID Advice
As COVID cases increase, the outspoken chef says we could easily double the capacity at the Linc for Eagles games. The city? Not so much.
Controversial Deer Hunt Returns to Philly This Weekend
Heinz Wildlife Refuge deputy manager Mariana Bergerson explains why the hunt is a good thing.
Chef Jennifer Zavala on Watermelon Radishes, Uno, and the Best and Worst Things About South Philly
Known for cannabis catering, vegan meatballs and tamales, here she reveals her choices for most underrated restaurants and overrated chef.
If You’re Willing to Pay “Completely Insane” Prices, You Can Go to the Eagles Game
Governor Wolf is permitting stadiums and other venues to allow spectators in limited number. Which means if you’re okay driving to Pittsburgh — and spending a small fortune — you can see Carson Wentz and company live.