People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Politics, it turns out, is not. The former state treasurer has drinks and conversation with longtime friend and Fringe founder Nick Stuccio.
Best Thing This Week: Golf Cart Blanche
How essential is golf? Apparently, that depends on who you are.
I Didn’t Think the Apocalypse Would Involve So Much Working From Home in My Underwear
When the world is in the middle of a crisis, how are we supposed to focus on work?
Lizzo Sends Lunch, Philly Gets Ballooned, and More Good Things That Happened This Week
Because it can’t all be bad news.
Here’s What You Need to Know About the #Masks4All Debate
Plus, some resources for making your own mask.
The City’s Puny $100 Coronavirus Fine, More Wawa Employees Test Positive
Plus, our region is at 5,000 cases and counting.
Chuck Peruto Explains Why He Must Run Against Larry Krasner for Philly D.A.
The well-known criminal defense attorney voted for Krasner. Now, he’s ready to unseat him.
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.
Uber Suspends Riders Over “Public Health Concern,” City Shuts Down Businesses
“I wouldn’t get into an Uber right now,” says one Philly Uber driver. “You’re playing Russian roulette.”
One of Us: Jimmy Rollins
The World Series champ talks Citizens Bank Park, his disdain for sabermetrics, and why you’re likely to find him in a dance studio.
Beyond Condoms, Cheese Puffs and Beer: How GoPuff Became Essential
Now more than ever, people are using the Philly company — founded to provide party supplies for college students — to deliver must-haves like toilet paper, milk and cleaning supplies.
No, State Stores Aren’t Reopening, But SEPTA Buses Are Now Free
Plus, Kenney calls out Krasner.
No More Mr. Nice Mayor: Jim Kenney, Shut This City Down
Many Philadelphians are ignoring polite calls for social distancing, even as COVID-19 cases now surpass 1,000 in the city. Drastic times call for drastic measures.
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.
We Take a Look Inside the Box of Free Food Handed Out By the City
Plus: the Archdiocese apologizes for its rogue churches.
I Didn’t Sign Up to Teach Online Classes, But Here I Am
Adventures in the new world of education
Catholics Can Still Find Public Mass — and Even Communion — During the Philly Coronavirus Crisis
Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Barnabas are among the area Catholic churches doing their own thing.
A Naked Student and Crying Babies: Tales From the Weird First Week of Online Classes at Penn
The transition to virtual learning has been rocky.
