People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year.
DePasquale: The IRS Needs to Review DNC Surplus Spending
Pennsylvania’s auditor general has a few bones to pick with former Gov. Ed Rendell.
Here’s a Sneak Preview of City Hall’s Awesome Holiday Light Show
Center City is about to be lit for the holidays.
Police: Center City Teen Flash Mob Ends With Three Assaults, Two Arrests
Officials say the juveniles were “acting rowdy and harassing citizens” on Saturday night.
The Kids Are All Red: Socialism Rises Again in the Age of Trump
Socialism — yes, socialism — is having a moment in America.
The PGA Pretended That Golf Has a Future
Fore who? Fore what?
What Leading Philly Democrats Have to Say About the Jewell Williams Harassment Allegations
The mayor’s response was fast and unambiguous. Darrell Clarke’s, not so much.
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.
Police: “Anarchists” Vandalized the South Street PPD Mini-Station
A group of 10 to 12 people threw red paint on the substation and damaged squad cars.
Philly’s Poverty Rate Is the Highest Among U.S. Big Cities
We look at important takeaways from Pew’s new report on Philadelphia’s poor.
Philly Just Got a Hate Crimes Hotline
Call this number if you’re a witness or a victim of a hate crime.
Police: Man Tied Up With Vacuum Cord During NoLibs Home Invasion
The incident happened around the corner from Honey’s Sit ‘N Eat.
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.
Kenney: Philly Sheriff Should Resign After Sexual Harassment Allegations
Two women say Sheriff Jewell Williams tried to kiss them in his office. Another claims he made a remark about his genitals.
Police: Pipe Attack Lands Temple Student in the Hospital
Officials are investigating the incident.
Philly CEO Nate Mell Accused of Sexual Assault
“I have never sexually assaulted nor sexually harassed anyone,” he tells Philly Mag.
