People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Why this chapter of our city’s story might be our best since, well, 1776
Philly Today: Mayor Parker’s Kensington Crackdown Intensifies
Still, no sign of National Guard troops. Yet.
It Happened Last Night: The Rolling Stones Took Over South Philly
Photos and dispatches from the packed (and hit-packed) performance.
Philly Today: George Santos Is Invading the Poconos This Summer
Plus, illegal deer, greased pole problems, and a new Netflix special from a Philly comedian.
I Was This Close to Graduating From the University of the Arts
Our intern Owen Spaloss reports from the scene of the UArts drama.
Philly Today: Josh Kruger’s Killer Sentenced
Will the city now release texts and other evidence from the case?
Philly Today: City Block Parties Have Been in Mad Decline
Getting your party approved can be easier said than done.
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.
Should We Trust AI? A Penn Expert Weighs In
We reached out to Penn professor Chris Callison-Burch to quell our fears.
I Hosted a Podcast on Artificial Intelligence. Then My AI Doppelgänger Showed Up
One writer’s wild journey into the uncanny valley
16 Fascinating Ways Philly Is Using AI
From pothole repair to emergency medical response to unraveling the mysteries of human biology, here’s how Philly is upping its game with AI.
How Philly Learned to Love AI
Everything you need to know about the brave new bot-powered world springing up all around us
We ask five really smart local leaders about the capabilities of AI technology.
Beloved Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo became first-time parents — and gave their species a ray of hope.
Fifty years after founding their legendary Philadelphia International Records, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, with friends and collaborators from Thom Bell to John Oates to Patti LaBelle, look back on the musical partnership that came to define the city.
Point/Counterpoint: An Educator and Student Weigh in on ChatGPT
Can AI help or hurt higher education?
Philly Today: Finally, the World Gets the Gritty Choral Work It Deserves
“A Gritty Resolution” for SATB choir debuts this weekend.
Philly Today: University of the Arts Slapped With Class Action Lawsuit
Meanwhile, the school’s president has resigned and Temple may have a rescue plan.
Philly Today: Mayor Parker Wants to Deploy Speed Cameras All Over the City
Plus, it’s hard to believe it, but the University of the Arts just made things even worse.
