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.
How to Safely Fake Your Way Through an Eagles Watch Party
Fear not, situational Birds fan: This handy explainer is guaranteed to have you ready by Sunday night’s game.
City Sues Opioid Manufacturers, Says They’re to Blame in Overdose Crisis
Officials want companies to help cover costs incurred in response to the epidemic.
Police Prep for Post-Eagles Game Mayhem in Northeast Philly
Flashback to the 2008 Phillies World Series riots.
Light Snow Could Affect Wednesday’s Morning Commute
Here are details on the wintry mix expected to start Tuesday night.
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.
Penn Students Expose University’s Early Ties to Slavery
The university plans to conduct “additional research and conversation.”
Here’s the Guy Charged With Punching a Police Horse at Saturday’s Eagles Game
Meet Taylor Hendricks, who may have never learned the valuable adage “Be kind to animals.”
The Eagles Underdog Mask Is Now an Amazon Best Seller
You might want to try to cop one before the game on Sunday.
This Woman’s “Nightmare” Uber Ride Was Probably Worse Than Yours
The driver has been suspended. Here’s why.
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.
Six Gloriously Warm Ways to Escape a Sub-Zero Philly Winter
The average low temperature in Philly in January is 26 gray and miserable degrees. Solution? Follow these six strategies for being … well, almost anywhere but here.
Is Philly’s Inferiority Complex Dead?
The city’s walking with a certain swagger these days. It feels good. It also feels weird.
