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.
Charles Bowser: The Ultimate Power Player
The legal colossus who inspired a generation of Black politicians in Philadelphia.
Heroes: Black Philadelphia Icons
Six deeply personal essays by Philadelphia African-American writers about figures in the city’s history.
Sadie T.M. Alexander: Philly’s Great Hidden Figure
The first Black woman to practice law in the state, she’s finally getting her due.
One of Us: Jannie Blackwell
The 72-year-old, City Councilwoman talks Wawa, bike lanes, and one gargantuan feline.
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.
Best Thing: We Are the Champions!
C’mon, you gotta ask?
Here’s What the World Is Saying About Eagles Fans
We’re from Philly. No one likes us. We don’t care.
Here’s How Quickly the Streets Department Is Spiffing Philly Up Again
A before-and-after report on the 60 tons of trash from the Eagles parade.
There’s No Way Only 700,000 People Attended the Eagles Parade
Maybe the Inquirer and their Brit “experts” were still drunk when they crunched the numbers.
Philadelphia Just Showed the World How to Have a Super Bowl Parade
From the police to the fans to the toilets, here’s our graded review of the massive undertaking. (Guess what got an F?)
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.
The Eagles Parade: A Love Letter to Philly
I went not as a devoted Eagles fan, but as a lifelong fan of my city — my now undeniably world-class city.
Sorry, Chase Utley, But Jason Kelce Just Stole Your Place In Philly History
Chase’s timely f-bomb was great in ’08, but Kelce’s victory speech transcends it in every way.
Scenes From the Eagles Parade: Everything You Missed Edition
Were you out along Broad or on the Parkway today? Here’s everything else that went down.
