People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Literary agents, best-selling authors, and industry conveners — they’re having some of their biggest successes in Philly.
Should I Have Called the Cops on My Neighbor’s Party?
What to do when those who can practice social distancing aren’t.
Philly Coronavirus News: Big Changes at Wawa, Wolf Cracks Down, But, Hey, It’s Warm!
Our advice: Get cooking.
8 Ways to Support the Local Economy During the Coronavirus Shutdown
If you have the means, continuing to spend money locally could save jobs and businesses. Think of it as a grassroots stimulus package.
What You Can Make With What’s Actually in Your Damn Pantry
How to make the most of what you have in your cupboards — whatever that may be.
Philly Coronavirus News: Stay Away From the Shore, Penn Med Employees Test Positive, and … Snow?!
One Jersey Shore mayor says he wants to shut down the bridges.
Philly Gun Store Sales “Booming,” But City Says the Shops Must Shut Down
“The AR’s have been flying off the shelves,” says the owner of Lock’s Philadelphia Gun Exchange.
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 Coronavirus News: Confusion Over Arrests, Confusion Over “Essential” Businesses
Our suggestion? Make art.
How Are You Spending Time at Home?
Send us your photo and tell us how you’re passing time while social distancing.
My Senior Year at Penn Is Over. But I’m Learning to Be Okay With That.
Crying and other ways I’m coping with virtual commencement, virtual classes, and the onslaught of drastic changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus Outbreak Reveals Philly at Its Absolute Best — and Utter Worst
Scenes from Quarantine Philadelphia and the intersection of “Brotherly and Sisterly Love” and “No One Likes Us, We Don’t Care.”
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 Coronavirus News: Standstill Begins, PPA to “Relax,” Beer and Wine Still Available
So what can you do? Our suggestion: Go for a hike. (But not in a group!!!)
I Planned My Granddaughter’s First Birthday Party for Months. Then We Had to #CancelEverything
Our scaled-down version had a lot less hugging and kissing than usual, but no less love. (Also, could anyone use a couple dozen cookies?)
Philly Coronavirus News: The Shutdown Gets Real, The Numbers Grow, The People Need Their Booze
This time last week, many of you were still in the Coronavirus? What coronavirus? mentality. So much for that approach.
I Wanted New Wall-to-Wall Carpet. He Wanted a New Sidewalk. 25 Years Later, We Have Neither
The hardest part of home renovation? Agreeing where to start.
