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.
West Philly’s New Microcinema Wants to Prove That Our Indie Movie Scene Is Still Going Strong
A 75-seat theater set to open this spring on Baltimore Avenue is giving local cinephiles hope — despite the Ritz at the Bourse closure.
By Defending Bloomberg on Stop-and-Frisk, Nutter Tarnishes His Legacy and Betrays Philly
The former Philly mayor is on the campaign trail, backing one of the most blatant forms of state-sanctioned racism.
Desperate for High-Paying Wall Street Jobs, Penn Students Try Buying Their Way Into the Right Classes
Out-of-control corporate recruiting — and a new black market — transforms our favorite Ivy League university.
Here’s Where to Get Free Wi-Fi in Philly
Remember when we were supposed to be the first place in the country to offer a citywide wi-fi network? Yeah, well …
Meet the Millennial Mayors Working to Save Philly’s Sleepy Suburbs
They’re young, they’re energetic, they pride themselves on their social media savvy, and they’re determined to bring their post-industrial towns back from the dead — whatever it takes.
The Best Thing That Happened This Week: Baseball Again. Thank God.
It’s just what America — and Philadelphia — needs in this darkest hour.
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.
Sneak Peek: Inside Philadelphia Magazine’s March 2020 Issue
Our latest issue drops this week with a look at real Philly home renovations and our list of the best dentists in town.
25 Stats That Show How Black People Are Really Doing in Philly
As we celebrate Black History Month, here’s a snapshot of where black Philadelphia is now and why the fight for equity is still far from over.
The South Philly Refinery Explosion Was a Failure in City Transparency
By not acknowledging that concerning levels of a toxic chemical were released into the air, the administration failed residents.
Facebook Calls B.S. On Karen Hepp’s $10 Million Lawsuit Against the Company
The social media giant has filed a motion to dismiss the Fox 29 personality’s suit over a photo used without her permission. We spoke to her lawyer.
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.
Don’t Expect Danielle Outlaw to Magically Fix the City for Us
Philly’s new top cop started her job this week as the homicide rate continues to spike. But solving our crime epidemic is more on us than on her.
Philly Jesus Is Suing Police and City for First Amendment Violations
The man known on his birth certificate as Michael Grant claims police “ordered” him to stop preaching at, ironically, Christmas Village in December. After that, he says he was “dragged across the street” by cops.
Penn Professor: American Idol Would Be a Better Way to Elect a President
After the debacle of Iowa, one political scientist explains why a reality TV show, starring the presidential candidates, would be the best way to whittle down the field.
The Opioid Crisis Is Worsening Homelessness in Philly. Solving the Problem Is a Matter of Survival
On any given night, more than a thousand people are sleeping on the streets of our city.
