People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Why this chapter of our city’s story might be our best since, well, 1776
Gay-Bashing Victims Settle Lawsuit with Attackers
Meanwhile, Kathryn Knott is still being sued for $5 million by a Montgomery County woman.
Sharp Robert Leaves Gayborhood Burlesque Scene After Groping Allegation
A fellow burlesque performer had publicly accused him of an incident at Tabu in 2016.
There’s a Rally for Meek Mill Tonight
Organizers say the criminal justice system has failed the rapper and “millions of others like him.”
This Is The Real Reason the Paradise Papers “Scandal” Upsets You
By now you’ve heard of the “Paradise Papers” scandal, right? In case you haven’t, the story, which came out last week, revolves around a trove […]
Separation Agreement: What It Means to Be Living Apart Together
The latest trend in co-habitating is not co-habitating.
Crankcase: Happily Never After
What could romance novels and sportswriting possibly have in common?
Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope
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.
The Curious Case of Rittenhouse’s “No Gay Cruising” Sign
A forgotten-but-not-gone reminder of the time the city tried to stop men looking for other men.
Best Thing: The Reading “Cheetah”
Right continent, wrong species.
The Unpatriotic Cynicism of the NFL’s Salute to Service
Making a spectacle of soldiers while restricting the speech of those protesting police brutality is the true definition of disrespecting their service.
The Art Museum, Navy Yard and Penn’s Landing Are Getting Major Upgrades
Voters approved the city’s borrowing of $172 million for capital projects.
Kenney: Pa. Needs to Consider Legalizing Marijuana
The mayor joined Pa. AG Josh Shapiro at ThinkFest on Thursday.
Beloved Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo became first-time parents — and gave their species a ray of hope.
Fifty years after founding their legendary Philadelphia International Records, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, with friends and collaborators from Thom Bell to John Oates to Patti LaBelle, look back on the musical partnership that came to define the city.
How Philly Activists Want You (Yes, You) to Support Their Efforts
At ThinkFest, panelists discussed Philly’s obligations to the oppressed.
New Market Street Club Will Feature … a Slide and Ball Pit?
The old Turf Club is about to become part-disco, part–Chuck E. Cheese for adults.
ThinkFest: Watch It Live
Couldn’t make the event? Check out our livestream.
