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.
OPINION: Black People, Let’s Stop Tearing Each Other Apart Over Meek Mill
Owens: Constant infighting over the rapper’s prison sentence reveals a generational divide that’s rooted in failed respectability politics.
We Asked John Fetterman If He’s a Sheetz or Wawa Guy
A Q&A with the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor.
Judge: Philly “Is Not a ‘Sanctuary City'”
Here’s the full ruling from U.S. District Judge Michael Baylson.
Feds: Philly Cop Helped Baltimore Officers Sell Seized Drugs
Officer Eric Snell was indicted for his alleged role in a multi-state conspiracy.
Meet the Philly Writer Who’s a National Book Award Finalist
Carmen Maria Machado on Philly, working at Lush and her debut short story collection.
Civil Rights Whistleblower and Temple Professor John Raines Dies
Raines and his wife, Bonnie, broke into an FBI office in Media in 1971.
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.
Trans Awareness Week Officially Kicks Off: Here’s a Full Lineup Of Events
Organizers hope to raise the visibility of trans and gender non-conforming people.
Here’s Why Philly Is Covered in Ginkgo Leaves Right Now
The city’s streets — and Instagram feeds — are suddenly showered with the leaves.
OPINION: Meek Mill’s Prison Sentence Isn’t the Hill to Die On
Clay: Philly’s criminal justice system has screwed over countless people. Mill isn’t one of them.
These Philadelphians Are Raising Money to Bail Out Inmates
And they’re throwing a party to do it.
Report: FBI Investigating Meek Mill’s Judge
The feds are looking into Genece Brinkley’s past relationships and an alleged “extortionate demand,” according to Page Six.
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.
Deleted Video Leads to New Charges in Penn State Death
Prosecutors say Timothy Piazza was given 18 drinks in 90 minutes.
Black Lives Matter Activist Asa Khalif Arrested at Protest
A spokesman for the Attorney General said Khalif showed “unacceptable and threatening behavior.”
The Case Against KOP Rail
It’s moved well beyond the opponents’ backyards.
Students Say Uber Driver Stranded Them at Deserted Construction Site
The women say the experience left them “terrified.”
