People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
The activist and lawyer says that the PPA, which runs the traffic camera program, is a “street thug.”
Plans Revealed to Turn the Avenue of the Arts Into a 10-Block Park
From concrete canyon to landscaped park.
Philly Today: Pennsylvania Finally Gets the New License Plate It Deserves
Plus, more Wawa news than you can possibly handle.
Philly Today: Inside One Main Line Middle School’s TikTok Nightmare
Plus: Major Philly radio station drama. And Johnny Doc to learn his fate.
Hall Against Oates
The men behind the famous duo are coming to Philly this summer. But certainly not together.
Is Philly Going to Decide the 2024 Election?
All eyes were on our region as the world waited to see who would win the 2020 presidential election. Will 2024 be a repeat — and are we prepared?
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.
Philly Today: Howard Eskin Is Truly the Worst of Philly
Plus, city workers sue the city over Mayor Parker’s return-to-the-office demand.
Philly Today: City’s Homicide Rate Has Gone Down Even Further
Plus, digital beach tags are finally here.
Philly Today: Biden Shouldn’t Leave Race — Trump Should, Says Inky
Plus, a plastic fork ban in the burbs.
Philly Today: Mayor Parker Taps 25 Schools to Be Open Year Round
But don’t worry, kids. She’s not forcing you to attend all year. Yet.
The Ultimate Guide to Queer Literature in Philadelphia
Some of the places and spaces that make Philadelphia one of the best cities in America to be queer and bookish
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 12 Worst People at the Jersey Shore, Ranked
From the guy blaring Springsteen all day to the worst offender of all.
Philly Today: Our Traffic Is Now Even Worse Than Bangkok’s
Plus, the New York Times with an unexpected best pizza pick in Philly.
Philly Today: It’s Time to Sink the SS United States
Plus, loathsome Dave Portnoy bets $200,000 on the Phillies.
50 Years of Best of Philly: Suburban Life
In honor of the upcoming 50th anniversary of Best of Philly this August, we’re taking a monthly look back. This month: the Suburbs!
