People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Literary agents, best-selling authors, and industry conveners — they’re having some of their biggest successes in Philly.
A year ago, things in Chestnut Hill were looking bleak. Hammered by the recession and the hangover effect of a war between über-landlord Richard Snowden […]
My longest friendship in Philly is with Tonia, who does my hair at Studio CL (128 South 19th Street, 215-496-0604). I found this ’50s hat […]
For See-and-Be-Seen-sters: Arrow Swim Club At four and a half feet deep throughout, the brand-new, $1,000-per-season Arrow is strictly a social pool. Members must be […]
Spray It! Here’s the thing about getting sprayed (well, the first thing, at least): A tan makes you look and feel thinner. I’d quote various […]
Blame the dozens of hours a week you spend staring at a screen. Blame the Droid that buzzes at your bedside all night long. Blame […]
My full name is … T. Milton Street Sr. I am a … community activist, son of two God-fearing parents, and candidate for Mayor of […]
Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year
This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.
Let’s start large, with a story. Since everything about Eileen Law is large, and there are plenty of stories. She’s been a private eye for […]
There’s a cluster of framed photos atop a filing cabinet in Marc Rayfield’s corner office in the Center City building where WYSP and KYW Radio […]
Linda Aiken knew from her first day as a new nurse that America’s health-care system sucked: “You’re giving everything you have to your patients, and […]
She’s tired!
A seriously catchy video about hygiene
Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.
We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.
Photos from the May issue, which is on newsstands now.
Chef Terence Feury, Fork, Old City Ingredients he’s most looking forward to using: Tomatoes and peaches. How he’ll use peaches: In a salad. He slices […]
When the dapper duo behind TenThousandThings come to town this weekend to exhibit their newest ethereal-to-brilliant pieces, those who know jewelry will know where to […]
