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.
Permits, Parking and Kiddie Pools: How to Throw a Raging Philly Block Party This Year
As post-pandemic revelry approaches, what better way to celebrate than with the age-old Philly tradition of the block party?
Meet the Philly Lawyer on a Mission to End the Death Penalty
Marc Bookman’s new book, A Descending Spiral: Exposing the Death Penalty in 12 Essays, reveals the atrocities of death row and the broken system that puts defendants on trial for their lives.
One Moment From John Fetterman’s Past Could Derail His Senate Bid
The lieutenant governor has been on a meteoric rise from small-town mayor to darling of the national punditocracy. But one lingering incident from 2013 — and how it plays in places like Philly — may determine just how far his political journey goes.
Stop Assuming Black People Won’t Spend $100 at Dinner — and Look Amazing Doing So
If you think Steak 48’s policies are racist, you might want to ask yourself why.
A report from the Trust for Public Land finds that while 95 percent of Philadelphians live within a 10-minute walk of a park, access to green space in the city is far from equal along racial and economic lines.
Why I Don’t Have a Problem With Steak 48’s $100 Minimum Dining Fee
The upscale chain restaurant in Center City has faced backlash on social media for its new policy. But it benefits the essential workers who suffered during an inequitable pandemic.
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.
3 Health-Care Experts With Unvaccinated Kids Explain the COVID Precautions They’re Still Taking
The summer is coming and for an increasingly large share of the population, normalcy beckons. Not so much for those with kids under 12, who still aren’t eligible to be vaccinated.
Angela Duckworth, the Author of Grit, on Teaching Resilience Amid a Pandemic
The Penn psychologist talks about the importance of failure, why not everyone deserves a trophy, and the most exhausting month of lockdown.
Penn State Cicada Expert Says Brood X Should Emerge in Philly This Weekend
The cicadas are coming! The cicadas are coming!
Four Major Takeaways From Philadelphia’s Democratic Primary
A night of progressive victories might mean new rules for how power flows through the city’s political corridors.
Philly Bar Owner Says He’ll Require Vaccine Passports From All Customers
Plus, at least one huge Philly concert is requiring you show that little card for access to the pit. Is this the future of social life in Philadelphia?
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.
Got Your COVID-19 Vaccine? These Are the Freebies and Perks Around Philly You Should Know About
Drink free beer, munch on free donuts, and enjoy those antibodies coursing through your veins.
Philadelphia Magazine Publisher Metro Corp. Appoints Kirk Davis as New President and CEO
Industry veteran Kirk Davis will join the legacy publishing company on June 1st.
Nearly 3/4 of All Contributions to Larry Krasner This Year Came from Outside Philly
Hundreds of individual donations poured in from California, and a couple even came from as far as Qatar.
The First Lady’s no-nonsense, relatable strength — born in New Jersey and forged in Willow Grove — is key to who she is and why she endures.
