Philly Jesus Is Suing Police and City for First Amendment Violations
The man known on his birth certificate as Michael Grant claims police "ordered" him to stop preaching at, ironically, Christmas Village in December. After that, he says he was "dragged across the street" by cops.
A Twist of Fate Led a Main Line Doc and Her Patient on a Fight for Sexual Assault Victims’ Rights
It wasn’t until a patient revealed her abuse at the hands of Larry Nassar that psychiatrist Liz Goldman decided to go public with her own sexual assault in the Lower Merion School District.
The Utterly Ridiculous History of Lawbreaking (and Allegedly Lawbreaking) Philly Politicians
Kenyatta Johnson is just the latest in a long line of local pols accused of misdeeds, mischief-making and assorted misbehaviors. From rum runners to bribe-takers, here are 20 of our, um, favorites.
I Went to Wildwood for the Donald Trump Rally and Lived to Tell the Tale
It was like the Mummers Parade, a rock concert, and a taste of good-ol’-boy Alabama fun all rolled into one.
The Man Who Made the Rizzo Statue Has His Own Surprising Ideas About What to Do With It
Sculptor Zenos Frudakis, who says his own politics are “left of Bernie Sanders,” believes removing the statue is a mistake and thinks he has the ultimate solution. Others aren’t so sure.
The Working Families party member and self-described socialist weighs in on who she’d like to see run for president next.
You Need to See Philly Author Lorene Cary’s Play, My General Tubman, at the Arden
It features Underground Railroad icon Harriet Tubman as a time traveler.
I Love My Job: Philly Karaoke DJ Sara Sherr
She tells us what it’s like babysitting drunks when she’s totally sober and explains why "Bohemian Rhapsody" might not be the best song to sing on a busy karaoke night.
Three Old-School Hip-Hop Acts to Catch in Philly This Week
From Snoop Dogg to Young MC.
People of the Year: The Good, the Bad, and the Just Plain Memorable
Reflecting on ten individuals who made 2019 what it was in Philadelphia.
Mummers Parade Host Steve Highsmith Talks Inclusivity and $10,000 Costumes
Why the veteran broadcast journalist says you shouldn’t assume everyone marching on New Year’s Day is drunk.
Philly Police End Practice of Releasing Mental Health Status of Missing Residents
After we published our investigation into this “assault on privacy,” the department has reversed course — and promises to remove the information from old alerts.
This Philly Restaurateur’s Fight With Grubhub Is Getting Serious
Tiffin founder and Wharton grad Munish Narula’s class-action suit is taking on a life of its own.
Madonna Reviewed: Her Madame X Show at the Met in Philly Is a Beautiful Failure
Magnificent venue. Magnificent Madonna. But something just isn’t clicking.