People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Independent drugstores are filling the gaps left by struggling chains, even as financial pressures put their own futures in jeopardy.
The Great Lie of So-Called “Philly” TV Shows
Unlike Dispatches from Elsewhere, the vast majority of Philly-set TV shows spent very, very little time here.
Kenney Was a Coward in Letting Philly’s Safe Injection Site Fail
When push came to shove for his administration’s Big Idea in addressing the opioid crisis, the Mayor’s failure to use his position of power turned out to be a political and moral disaster.
Why Are We All So Obsessed With HomeGoods?
The indescribable beauty of buying crap you don’t need at a store that has it all.
These Philly Actors Tell Us What It Was Like to Be a Part of Dispatches from Elsewhere
“It was magical,” says one.
Meet Eve Lindley, Jason Segel’s Dispatches from Elsewhere Co-Star We’re In Love With
A Q&A with the trans woman who plays Simone, the romantic interest of Segel’s character.
Dispatches from Elsewhere Is the Best On-Screen Representation of Philly Since Rocky
No, really. Plus, it’s good, fun, moving TV. Watch it.
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 This Week: No More Fun for You, Mascots!
Oh, wait, that was the worst thing …
Use Your Damn Turn Signals!
Not only do they deter accidents; they could help you find true love.
South Philly’s Eyesore Viaduct: What Became of the 25th Street Bridge Improvement Project?
Five years ago, we were told to expect a new and improved bridge … this year. So why are we stuck with a crumbling colossus, monster icicles and dripping white goop?
Can Phillies Fans Learn to Love a Bunch of New Yorkers?
Joe Girardi, the team’s new manager, is leading a New York invasion of South Philly — and we should be okay with that.
Special Elections Are Undemocratic, Wasteful and Downright Stupid
Why yesterday showed us Philly politics at its worst.
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.
The Untold Tale of Cosmo DiNardo’s Descent Into Murder and Madness
The gruesome killing of four young men on a Bucks County farm made headlines around the world. For the first time, Cosmo DiNardo’s family opens up about his mental breakdown and his turn to evil.
Six Years Ago, SEPTA Said We’d Get More-Frequent Regional Rail Service. What Happened?
They got our hopes up that Regional Rail could operate more like the subway. And then … nothing.
5 New Nonstop International Flights You Can Take From PHL
American Airlines is doubling down on nonstop flights out of PHL to far-flung spots, meaning global travel is easier — and quicker — than ever.
If You’re a Good Citizen, Delete the Citizen Policing App
Crowdsourcing live footage of crime scenes doesn’t make you a superhero. It makes you a voyeur.
