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’s Schools Are in Trouble. The Answer Isn’t Higher Taxes
As Philly public schools face funding shortfalls, fixing them may require a bold rethink of how the city raises its revenue.
Philly Today: Record-Setting Turnouts and Big Democrat Wins in Pennsylvania on Election Day
Plus, a $25,000-per-night FIFA World Cup hotel package in Old City. (No, that doesn’t include tickets.)
Philly Today: Main Line Billionaire Gives at Least $2.5 Million to Trump Ballroom
Plus, why the NBA just dinged Embiid for $50,000.
Sasha Suda Out as CEO of the Philadelphia Art Museum
The museum director was terminated via email for “cause” this morning.
New Media For a New Philadelphia Age
The nonprofit Philadelphia Citizen just bought Philadelphia magazine. Here’s why
How a Philly Mag Journalist Sued an Angry Facebook Commenter — and Won
Allow me, the journalist, to explain.
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: Jon Bon Jovi Remembers His Friend Pierre Robert, Who Has Died
The two were longtime friends.
Philly Today: ICE Finally Removes Man Involved in Shocking 1994 Murder of Eddie Polec
Plus, someone really hates the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s (sorry, the Philadelphia Art Museum’s) rebrand.
Philly Today: Fox 29 Thinks It Already Knows How Much Snow We Will Get This Winter
Plus, Philly exports one of its worst cheesesteaks to Baltimore.
Disturbing Details Emerge in Child Sex Offense Case Against Philly Journalist
Plus, how a “letter of support” from a Visit Philadelphia exec wound up being presented to the judge.
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: Local Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick Romancing Trump’s Most-Hated Fox Reporter
Plus, the death of pickleball?
Henri David Sets the Record Straight on Frank Rizzo and Gender Pronouns
Plus, the eccentric Center City jeweler behind Philly’s longest-running Halloween party shares the most offensive costumes he’s ever seen at his events.
Christian McBride Talks Playing Bass for James Brown and His Dolly Parton Dreams
The Philly-raised bassist was just on Jimmy Kimmel Live to promote his new album.
Philly Today: A Mandatory Paper Bag Fee May Be Coming to Philadelphia Stores
Plus, Philly mob documentary makes a big splash on Netflix.
