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.”
How Did Philly Dog Culture Get So Out of Control?
Pups are everywhere these days, thanks to indulgent owners and business proprietors.
Philly Today: Bob Brady Lashes Out at Kamala Harris Campaign In the Blame Game
And the campaign disses him as well.
Philly Today: Meet the Philly Neighborhood That Loved Donald Trump the Most on Election Day
Plus, some completely election-free news.
Why One Main Line Woman Is Lying to Her Husband About Her Vote
“I wish I didn’t have to lie to him. But that’s where things are right now.”
Philly Today: Kamala Harris Pulling Out All the Stops on the Parkway Tonight
You either want to be outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art tonight — or as far away from it as humanly possible.
No B.S.: Let’s Talk About All the Over-the-Top Campaign Efforts in Philly
Owens: If our politicians truly want to save democracy, they need to champion it more than every four years. I’ve got ideas for how they can do that.
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.
Guns, God, and Greeley: Three Days in a Poconos MAGA Cult
Weeks before Election Day, some of Donald Trump’s fringiest fans descended on Pennsylvania’s popular mountain destination. Armed to the teeth.
How One Philadelphia Prison Could Change Incarceration in America
A ground-breaking partnership between Drexel and the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is revolutionizing the U.S. prison system.
How to Deal With Inevitable Election Day Problems In Philadelphia
Keep this extensive guide handy on Election Day.
Ed Rendell Drops His Own Jewish Deli Political Ad
Plus: One of those anti-Trump Trump statues landed (briefly) in Philly, and more intrigue about what’s happening at the Art Museum on Monday.
Thousands of Philadelphians Need to Fix Their Mail-In Ballots
Plus: A beloved South Jersey bakery is calling it quits, and we say farewell to B101 listener Teri Garr.
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.
Philly Today: Fox 29 Strikes First in Silly Winter Weather Report Battle
Plus, a downright warm Philly Halloween.
50 Years of Best of Philly: Politics
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Best of Philly, we’re taking a look back. For this month’s BOP50, our power players.
30 Must-Visit Pennsylvania State Historical Markers
There are nearly 600 markers in Philadelphia and its collar counties. These should get you started on a historical deep dive.
The Battle We Didn’t Expect: Larry Krasner vs. Elon Musk
“Musk must be stopped,” writes Krasner in a just-filed court document. Plus, Kamala Harris had quite the Sunday in Philly.
