Sonia Sanchez Still Has Work to Do
With a new collection of poetry due out this April, the longtime Germantown resident and original Philadelphia poet laureate shares a fraction of her memories.
Jazmine Sullivan on What It’s Like Singing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl
The Strawberry Mansion native tells all.
Help This Prominent West Philly Artist Reunite With His Stolen Painting
“I’ve been working on this for three years, and it just vanished on Sunday,” says Raphael Tiberino, whose family has been making art in Philly since the 1960s.
Urban Outfitters HQ Employees Say They’re Forced to Work In-Person During COVID
“It’s an incredibly toxic place to work,” says one employee.
Chuck Peruto Says He’s Officially Running for District Attorney
The lawyer who defended Joey Merlino and Gary Heidnik blames DA Larry Krasner for the city’s surge in gun violence.
You Can Pry My Shoveled Parking Spot From My Cold Ungloved Hands
After 20 years of owning a car in Philadelphia, I finally picked a side in the no-savesies war. Find your own damn spot.
You’ll Soon Be Able to Track Philly’s Snowplows On Your Phone
The city is getting ready to debut PlowPHL, a snowplow-tracking app.
Medford Mom Stephanie Hazelton Charged By Feds In Capitol Riots
Her lawyer calls the charges “ridiculous” and says the case could have a “chilling effect” on the First Amendment rights of every American.
Here’s the Scathing Investigative Report on the City’s Response to Civil Unrest in 2020
City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart’s damning report comes after investigators interviewed dozens of residents, city leaders and police officials but, notably, not Jim Kenney.
Philly Painter Perry Milou Goes After Online “Ripoffs” of His Biden and Harris Mugs
His complaints are not without a tinge of irony, since Milou once found himself in trouble over a painting inspired by a Pope Francis photo.
Turns Out “Missing” Main Line Man Was Just a Sex Offender in Hiding
The feds say Tim Dillon was living 2,000 miles away under an assumed name.
This South Jersey Woman Helped Lead the Charge Up the Capitol Steps
Eight months after she was charged for her actions outside notorious Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, Medford’s Stephanie Hazelton (a.k.a. Ayla Wolf) stood at the entrance to the Capitol declaring, “We need more men!”
City Commissioner Al Schmidt, Hero of the 2020 Election, Is Ready to Call It Quits
Attacked by Trump and targeted by his base, the embattled Republican explains why this term will be his last.