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.
The Son Also Rises
It took me years of false starts and frustration to figure it out, but I’m coming to realize that my autistic child might know more about what’s important and how to live than I do.
Meet Alexandra Hunt, the Former Stripper Gunning for Dwight Evans’s House Seat
She’s garnered national buzz for her “Elect Hoes” slogan. Her war chest is approaching $500K. She’s been backed by former presidential candidate Marianne Williamson. Here’s how she plans to unseat an incumbent who’s been in politics longer than she’s been alive.
Daylight Saving Time Is Stupid and Expensive and Dangerous. Just End It.
Back and forth, back and forth — why do we keep on with this insanity?
Philly Homicide Detectives Claim “Rampant Abuse of Overtime” and Sexual Harassment in Department
In a just-filed federal lawsuit, detectives Danielle Slobodian and Shawn Leahy say they’ve been labeled as “rats” for complaining about police overtime practices and other problems on the job.
Q&A: Popular NPR Host Gene Demby Talks Wawa, the Sixers, and Growing Up In South Philly
Meet the co-host of NPR’s award-winning podcast and radio show Code Switch.
Former Drexel Top Doc Sues School for Sexual Discrimination, Calls It a “Boys’ Club”
Sharon Griswold claims her repeated complaints led not to results, but to retaliation.
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.
Q&A: Quinta Brunson, Philly’s Comic Genius Behind Abbott Elementary
The West Philly-born-and-raised comedian is a particularly hot topic right now thanks to her hit ABC sitcom. What’s the secret to her success?
Life After Johnny Doc
How the conviction of Philly’s most infamous power broker is changing the city — for better and for worse.
The Icewomen Cometh: Why Dozens of Women from the Philly Area Are Taking Arctic Soaks in Winter
Some go daily. Some stay in for 10 minutes. And, yes, I reluctantly joined in the, uh, fun.
The Inquirer’s Attempt at a Buzzy Anti-Racist Apology Failed. It Didn’t Have To.
Right after the paper published “A More Perfect Union,” the NewsGuild union alleged that the paper was paying a Black staffer less than a white counterpart. Oops.
Help! My Kids Are Developing Philadelphia Accents
I lived most of my adult life away from Philly. Now that I’m back, my kids — born and raised in D.C. — are learning to speak Philadelphian. I’m not sure how I feel about that.
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.
Babies of the Pandemic: A Photo Essay
Meet seven Philly families who decided to add new members during the depths of the COVID crisis.
Why Allan Domb Decided to Jump Into the Messy World of City Politics
Once content to merely rake in millions on his condo development empire, the businessman has successfully emerged as a major political power player on City Council. Will he run for mayor?
Now It Can Be Told: Karen Hepp Opens Up About Her Battle With Facebook
The Fox 29 anchor graces Philly TV screens every weekday morning. But on the internet, her face has popped up without her permission in Facebook ads for dating sites and other unseemly places. Now the Main Line mom is fighting back — and her case could go all the way to the Supreme Court.
Look at All of These Cute Philly-Area Puppy Bowl Competitors!
Nine local dogs will vie for the Lombarky Trophy on Sunday.
