People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
After her husband swindled some of Philadelphia’s wealthiest people, decimated her picture-perfect Main Line life, and went to prison, Kami Verne doubled down on the only thing she still trusted: love.
Some Good COVID News for a Change
The various developments concerning vaccines threaten to overshadow the most immediate piece of good pandemic news: Case counts in the Philly region continue to drop.
Why Is Philly In Such a Mess Right Now? Because Our Politicians Have Lost Their Souls
Remember when elected officials here used to curse each other out and literally fight in City Council? The current class of local politicians is what Ed Rendell would call “wusses.”
You Can Pry My Shoveled Parking Spot From My Cold Ungloved Hands
After 20 years of owning a car in Philadelphia, I finally picked a side in the no-savesies war. Find your own damn spot.
Got a Shot From Philly Fighting COVID? Here’s What to Do Now
Thousands of people who got a first dose of the COVID vaccine from the start-up have been anxiously wondering when they’ll get their second shots.
You’ll Soon Be Able to Track Philly’s Snowplows On Your Phone
The city is getting ready to debut PlowPHL, a snowplow-tracking app.
One Reason I Hope We Never Stop Wearing Masks
An unexpected upside to wearing face masks in Philly? Getting a little anonymity in this small town.
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.
Medford Mom Stephanie Hazelton Charged By Feds In Capitol Riots
Her lawyer calls the charges “ridiculous” and says the case could have a “chilling effect” on the First Amendment rights of every American.
New Report Makes It Crystal Clear: Kenney and Outlaw Both Must Resign for Violating Human Rights
Philadelphia can no longer claim to be a beacon of democracy, free speech and diversity if it continues to be governed by those who would breach those values. The Mayor and his police commissioner need to step down.
Here’s the Scathing Investigative Report on the City’s Response to Civil Unrest in 2020
City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart’s damning report comes after investigators interviewed dozens of residents, city leaders and police officials but, notably, not Jim Kenney.
Who, Exactly, Is Philly Fighting COVID?
How a 22-year-old CEO with virtually no health-care experience got picked to run the first mass vaccination clinic in Philadelphia.
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.
Philadelphia Health Department Severs Relationship with Philly Fighting COVID
The startup organization, founded by a 22-year-old Drexel student, had been running the city’s first COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic. But after the organization changed its data privacy practices, the city has cut ties.
Philly Painter Perry Milou Goes After Online “Ripoffs” of His Biden and Harris Mugs
His complaints are not without a tinge of irony, since Milou once found himself in trouble over a painting inspired by a Pope Francis photo.
Barstool Sports Is Betting Big on Philly. But Are We the City They Think We Are?
Crude, lewd Barstool founder Dave Portnoy thought this was the perfect city from which to launch his new sports gambling app. Maybe once upon a time, it was.
I Took a COVID-19 Vaccine Selfie. Then the Questions Came Pouring In.
The response to one Instagram post shows just how much mistrust of the vaccine there is among the Black community. They’re concerns I shared — here’s why I got the shot anyway.
