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.
Philly Today: We May Not Have the Eagles, But We Do Have Quinta Brunson
Other things to be thankful for: a snow day! Jason Kelce!
The Fight To Keep Philly’s Theater Scene Alive
Three years post-pandemic, audiences haven’t returned, costs are up, and funding is down. The show must go on, but how?
Philly Today: Mayor Parker Names First Kensington Drug Czar
Plus, the parents of the original Philly measles patient reportedly ignored quarantine instructions. Paging Jawn Morgan!
Philly Today: PECO Says Some Customers Won’t Have Power Until Saturday
Plus, a Delco cheesesteak shop bans the most hated Flyers player in recent memory.
Philly Today: Forget William Penn – Let’s Finally Rip Down This Monument
Plus, the latest Forbes list of our richest rich.
Philly Today: South Street Is About to Get Even Trashier
A neighborhood org is removing 34 trash cans from the area without a replacement plan. Here’s why. Plus, a shakeup at the Inquirer.
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: Al Schmidt Won’t Remove Trump From Pennsylvania Ballot
Plus, mandatory masking returns to the Main Line amid health concerns.
About Last Night: Cherelle Parker Celebrates Becoming Philly’s 100th Mayor in Style
After being sworn in and signing her first executive orders, Parker continued the festivities at the Fillmore — and Philly showed up.
WHYY Ordered to Give Fired Comedian His Job Back
The broadcaster terminated the former Pulse producer after his “offensive” online comedy videos came to light.
5 Big Predictions for Philly Politics in 2024
Politics-as-usual in Philadelphia is about to get turned upside down. Here are the stories that will dominate the year ahead.
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: The Mummers Came and Not Without Controversy
Plus, is that actual snow we see in the forecast?!
