People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
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.
Kenney Wants $15 Minimum Wage for City Contractors
The mayor is expected to push a bill to bump up pay on Wednesday.
LGBTQ&A: Kory Aversa
We chat with the public relations maven on his activist beginnings, unexpected career switch, and being a gay bachelor in the city of brotherly love.
Defending Bill Cosby Does Nothing to Protect Black Men
The disgraced icon deserves to serve time for being a sexual offender, and his sentencing should not be misrepresented as a racial injustice.
Cosby Sentenced to 3 to 10 Years in State Prison, Denied Bail
The sentence comes months after Cosby was found guilty of molesting a Temple employee in 2004.
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.
Why Philly’s Marketing Gurus Will Never Give Up the Cheesesteak (or Rocky)
They are loved universally, and they are ours and ours alone, argues the chief of Visit Philadelphia.
Tuesday Is the Last Day to Register to Vote
What are you waiting for? Register to vote! Right now!
Philly Managing Director Leaving for Gig at Penn
Michael DiBerardinis has served as the city’s chief operating officer for nearly three years.
Who Has the Worst Mascot: The Flyers or Please Touch Museum
Gritty is the stuff of nightmares — but not the city’s only mascot mistake lately.
Sexual Assault Survivors to Rally in Support of Kavanaugh Accusers
They’ll gather with advocates in Dilworth Park on Monday afternoon.
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.
Police: 7-Year-Old Dies After Falling Between Subway Cars
Authorities say the boy was selling candy when he slipped onto the tracks.
Best Thing This Week: He’s Baaack!
Son, take us to the mountain again.
Domb to Introduce Bill Ending DROP for New Non-Union Employees
The legislation is part of a long-term goal to end the costly pension program altogether.
“W. Wilson Goode, Sr. Way” Is Another Rizzo Statue in the Making
How could City Council members honoring the mayor who approved the MOVE bombing not see the parallels?
