People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Independent drugstores are filling the gaps left by struggling chains, even as financial pressures put their own futures in jeopardy.
Officials Just Helped an Undocumented Mom Send Her Kids to School
Carmela Hernandez and her four children have sought sanctuary in a North Philly church for six weeks.
Report: Suspect in Penn Student’s Murder Has Neo-Nazi Ties
According to ProPublica, Samuel Woodward is “an avowed neo-Nazi” and member of a violent extremist group.
GALAEI’s Trans Equity Project Receives $25,000 Grant
The funding will support the 15-year-old program’s ongoing HIV/AIDS prevention work and transgender advocacy efforts.
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.
Vote Now: What’s the Best Philly Icon?
We asked five influential Philadelphians to pick the thing or person that best represents our city. The winner gets a Best of Philly award. And you have the final say.
Whatever Happened to Generation X?
The “slacker” generation of Philadelphians is feeling overworked and overwhelmed. But their chill approach to life might be just what we need.
A Man in Full: D. Herbert Lipson
Philly Mag writers and editors look back on the life of the father of the city magazine.
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.
Best Thing: The State Supreme Court’s Map Slap
Gerrymandered? Who, us?!?
Here’s the Route SEPTA Approved for the KOP Rail Line
The organization selected a “locally preferred alternative.”
Boston Wants to Ban These Philly Things? Their Loss.
Here are the Boston things we’re banning ahead of the Super Bowl.
LGBTQ&A: Chris Landtroop
We chat with the queer entrepreneur on art, Queerality, and overcoming obstacles for women in business.
