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.
PennDOT: Here’s What You’ll Need to Get a Real ID–Compliant License
They won’t be available until spring 2019, but the state wants you to start prepping now.
Why Nicole Allen White Decided to Take On the Pennsylvania Society
The up-and-coming millennial power player on going head-to-head with a Philadelphia political tradition.
Best Thing: Scrapple Fries!
Oh, Philly, how could this have taken so long?!?
Hillary Clinton Tells Philly “What Happened”: Five Takeaways
Here’s what we learned when her book tour stopped in Philly.
Meet the North Philly Family Featured in a Must-See Documentary
“Quest” debuts in Philly at the Ritz on Friday.
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.
Out Community Advocate Alex Deering Announces Historic Candidacy for State Rep
If elected, Deering would be the first openly gay candidate of color ever to be elected to office in Pennsylvania.
LGBTQ Event of the Week
Our pick: the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus “Tinseltown Tidings” concert.
I Love My Job: School of Rock Philadephia GM Jace Miller
A guy who gets to teach kids how to be rock stars. What could be better than that?
Despite Cyclist’s Death, City Won’t Promise Protected Lane on Spruce
Here’s what officials had to say about protected bike lanes on Spruce Street.
Man Charged With Attacking Interracial Lesbian Couple in Brewerytown
Police say the man told the women that they’d get AIDS due to their lifestyle before pointing his gun at one woman’s head.
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.
All of Philly Right Now: “Did You Just Feel That Earthquake?”
A 4.1 magnitude quake, centered in Delaware, rumbled in Philly a little before 5 p.m.
If All Goes Well, This Is the Last Time You’ll Hear About Mike Rossi
“I’m glad it’s over,” the Boston Marathon Dad tells Philly Mag outside a Philadelphia courtroom.
Suit: Eagles Player Fletcher Cox Sent These X-Rated Texts to My Wife
A North Carolina man has sued Cox over a torrid affair the defensive tackle allegedly had with the man’s 29-year-old spouse.
Philly Woman Sues Gym Over Sexual Assault by Ex-Con Personal Trainer
He had previously pleaded guilty to rape and indecent assault charges.
