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.
5 Takeaways From Philadelphia’s Fancy New Transportation Plan
CONNECT aims to tackle a wide range of transportation issues. We’ve broken it down for you.
Here’s How to Get to “Sea Monsters HERE”
Never been to the Navy Yard but want to see the new exhibit? We’ve got you covered.
LGBTQ&A: Dorian Parker
We talk to the local actor about Philly’s performance scene, being out in the industry, and his new starring role in All I’m Worth.
Philly Students Are Going to Grill Tom Wolf and Scott Wagner
Here’s hoping they do a better job than Alex Trebek on Wednesday.
The Clintons Are Coming! The Clintons Are Coming!
VIP tickets to see Bill and Hillary Clinton in Philadelphia are much, much cheaper than those for Michelle Obama.
The 6 Worst Urban Outfitters Halloween Costumes, Ranked
You’ve seen the “Influencer.” Here are some other disasters.
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.
Columbus Just Canceled Columbus Day. Philly Should Too.
It’s pretty lame when Ohio is more progressive than we are when it comes to honoring racist murderers.
We Still Don’t Know What the PTM’s New Mascot Is
But if we’ve learned anything from our whole Gritty experience, it might be that we don’t really need to.
Can a Radical New High School Disrupt Education in Philadelphia?
19 Philly-Area Schools Rethinking Education in Big Ways and Small
School hasn’t changed much in 60 years, but don’t tell that to these format-busters.
Kurt Vile Loves His Country
The Philly rocker on outrunning the Parking Authority and his latest collection of jams.
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.
Can a Play Make Sense of Trump Voters?
Philadelphia Theatre Company’s season debut, Sweat, attempts to do just that.
Best Thing This Week: Ed Rendell’s New Gig
Our ex-mayor is lending some heft to the safe-injection-site movement.
Is Another Financial Scandal Brewing at the Seaport Museum?
A decade ago, the museum’s CEO pleaded guilty to embezzling $1.5 million. Now, a fired controller claims in a whistleblower suit that there are new financial improprieties.
NPR Filmed a “Night Owl” Show at Federal Donuts
It’s a beautiful marriage we never knew we needed.
