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.
Dozens of Philly Protesters Just Sued the City Over the Use of Tear Gas on I-676
Meanwhile, a separate suit was simultaneously filed by residents and protesters in West Philly surrounding police activity at a protest there.
Prosecutors Investigating After Wildwood Cop Punches Man in Head Over and Over Again
Plus: Rachel Levine has some potentially bad news for all of us.
Meet the 2.5 Percent: Philly’s Black Business Owners in the Arts
In Philly, where only 2.5 percent of businesses are Black-owned, these entrepreneurs have overcome more obstacles than most. Then came the pandemic, which has created unique challenges for businesses that rely on gathering people indoors.
Current and Fired Cops Sue City for $18 Million Over Philly Police Facebook Post Scandal
They claim their First Amendment rights to free speech were violated when the police department punished them over their social media activity, some of which was deemed violent and racist.
Fox 29 Legal Analyst Says He Was Fired for Being “Too Pro-Black Lives Matter”
Ken Rothweiler accuses the local TV station of “blackballing” him.
Sneak Peek: Inside Philadelphia Magazine’s August Issue
It’s our annual Best of Philly tribute.
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.
Best Thing: Philly Sports Are Back! Sort Of!
The sounds of summer — pro sports on the radio — return.
Political Scientist Daniel Q. Gillion on What Makes Protest Movements Effective
Philly has had large and contentious protests, yet the Mayor’s proposed reforms are less radical than those considered in other cities. Penn professor Daniel Gillion explains why that’s not necessarily the end of the story.
The Pandemic Canceled Michael Smerconish’s Tour, So He Recorded His One-Man Show in an Empty Bucks County Theater
Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Talking was written to be performed in theaters. It will air on CNN on Saturday night instead.
Philly Health Officials Shut Down Two Restaurants After Citing Them for COVID Violations
Plus: Mike Pence manages to avoid a potentially germy fist bump with John McNesby. And Philly wants to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Live Aid in Philly: An Oral History of that Crazy Day at JFK
In their own words, superstars Tina Turner, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page and locals like Patti LaBelle, Pierre Robert, Stephen Starr and Robert Drake explain what it was like.
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.
Citizens of Philly and Pennsylvania, Push Your Leaders to Get Election Day Right
We will be in the world spotlight on Election Day. There are three things we can do right now to ensure that we’re a shining beacon of democracy.
National Coin Crisis Comes to Your Neighborhood Wawa
The convenience store chain is begging customers to pay with cards — or exact change — thanks to the country’s coin shortage.
80 Notable Philly Institutions and Businesses That Received PPP Loans
Starr Restaurants, the Barnes Foundation, Pat’s Steaks, Friends’ Central, Boyds, the Kline & Specter personal injury law firm, and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia all received at least $150,000 (and sometimes a good bit more).
