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.
Climate Change Is Here. Philadelphia Isn’t Ready
Heavier rainfalls that lead to deadly flash floods. Droughts that spark wildfires. Soaring summertime temperatures. Think Philadelphia is safe from the worst the planet has to offer? Think again.
Veteran Philly Journalist A.D. Amorosi Pleads Guilty in Massive Medicare Fraud Scheme
The scheme centered around Broad Street Family Pharmacy in South Philadelphia.
Philly Today: Anti-Scientology Lawyer Suspended for Sexual Relationship With Client
Plus, suburban town un-cancels its Fourth of July parade after massive community uproar.
Philadelphia’s Last, Best Chance to Lift Ourselves Out of Poverty
Over the next couple of weeks, Mayor Cherelle Parker and City Council will decide if they’ll do something historic for the city’s most vulnerable citizens.
Philly Today: DOGE Cuts Put Margate Icon Lucy the Elephant On Endangered Species List
Plus, why traffic is likely about to get much, much worse.
For Philadelphia Fans, Metallica Is Family
My seven-year-old had never been to a concert before. So this weekend I took him to Metallica.
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: The Philadelphia Zoo Has a Drag Queen Problem
“There are Trump people that come to the zoo,” explains one zoo employee.
Is Cecily Tynan Secretly a Huge Metallica Fan?
She dropped some major hints in yesterday’s weather report.
Rittenhouse Residents Rage Over People Grilling in the Park
Which raises the question… where can you grill in Philadelphia?
Philly Today: You Can Now Order the New Pennsylvania License Plate
Plus, Joey Merlino drops f-bomb 22 times with Philly Mag.
Joey Merlino Would Like to Get Some Things Off His Chest
In this sprawling interview, the supposedly former mafioso explains why he’ll never step foot in Angelo’s and how The Godfather got it all wrong.
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: Larry Krasner Coasts to Victory Over Pat Dugan
Plus, the Inquirer‘s big AI problem.
What Happens to Friendships When Money Gets in the Way?
Money doesn’t just change what you can afford — it can change who you feel close to.
Philly Today: Delco Pooper Has Bad Day in Court
Plus, local woman tries to convince world she’s not dead.
WHYY’s Cherri Gregg Talks Her Badass Husband, Wawa, and Regrets of R. Kelly
An interview with the co-host of the Best of Philly-winning Studio 2.
