People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
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.
Charges Against Day Care Center Owner Just Got Even More Shocking
Nick Fountain allegedly made some startling admissions to investigators over the weekend.
Politics, AI, and Stress: Why Teaching in Philly Has Never Been Harder
Welcome to teaching in 2025.
To come up with a ranking of the top-performing city and suburban public high schools in the eight-county Philadelphia region, we first collected the latest […]
SEPTA Train Cars Pose “Immediate” Safety Risk, Says NTSB
The report comes on the heels of five SEPTA train fires this year, but the railcars are still being used on the Regional Rail.
Philly Today: Feds Charge Catholic School Teacher In Child Pornography Case
Plus, a Rittenhouse Square house containing more than 100,000 books.
Philly Today: Stephen Starr Gets the New York Times Treatment
Plus, the adorable baby sloth video you need in your life today.
Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope
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: Cop Claims Local Police Department Was a Sexist Hellhole
Plus, $10 Phillies tickets and Yannick gets political at orchestra season opener.
A Century Later, the Parkway’s Grand Vision May Finally Come True
Inside the city’s plan to redesign the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Montco Official and Day Care Center Owner Charged in Child Pornography Case
Pennsylvania State Police arrested Nick Fountain on Wednesday.
Philly Today: Joey Merlino Is Coming to Netflix
Plus, a major murder milestone over the bridge in Camden.
Hooters Drummer David Uosikkinen Has Philly Covered
When he’s not drumming for the ’80s hitmakers, the Main Line musician is dreaming up new ways to pay tribute to Philly songs.
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: Kamala Harris Explains Why She Ditched Josh Shapiro for Vice President
Plus, the poorly-named Midtown Village cancels its big fall festival.
AIDS Walk Philly Bids Farewell After 40 Years
Plus, the Simpsons vs. Delco man legal battle comes to a conclusion.
Philadelphia Drag Queen Now Delivering Anti-Trump Telegrams – And Wawa
Dressed as a Handmaid, no less. Plus, Shapiro on Meet the Press.
Can Mussels Save Philadelphia’s Waterways?
Inside a first-of-its-kind Philadelphia Water Department project that could transform the city’s rivers and streams forever
