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.
Black People Have Spent Centuries in “Service.” They Should Take Off on MLK Day.
The only federal holiday that even obliquely recognizes what this country has done and continues to do to its Black citizens should be a time for us to observe, reflect, and celebrate — not to perform more free labor.
You Need to See Philly Author Lorene Cary’s Play, My General Tubman, at the Arden
It features Underground Railroad icon Harriet Tubman as a time traveler.
Temple’s Online MBA Makes a Less Than Triumphant Return to U.S. News Rankings
What’s the difference between 1st place in 2018 and 88th place in 2020? We dug up the numbers.
What to Expect at This Year’s Women’s March on Philadelphia
For starters, there’s only one event occurring this year.
Citywide Survey Says We Love the Fire Department, Agree to Disagree on the Water
But, boy, do we hate the streets.
Joel Embiid Has a Trash Talk Problem
Looked at objectively, the talented young center’s run-ins with other players are the behavior of a bully and a troll.
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: Matt Rhule’s New Gig
He may be the new Panthers coach, but he’ll always be an Owl to us.
Inside the New Tiny Wawa: What’s Different From the Fancy Flagship (and What’s the Same)
This location — open Friday and offering free coffee all weekend — will be the first to offer hot pre-made Italian and turkey hoagies.
Jim Kenney Reads Mean Tweets: The Last-Term Edition
The mayor knows he doesn’t have to run again — and his insult arsenal is all the better for it.
The Candidates Philly-Area Officials Are Endorsing in the 2020 Presidential Race
Our regularly updated list of where party elites are throwing their weight.
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 Panic, Regional Rail Riders: The Next SEPTA Key Rollout Step Is Only a Drill
SEPTA is giving you a full three months to master two simple steps: tapping in your Key card before boarding and tapping out at your destination.
Jim Kenney Outlines His Top Second-Term Priorities
Topping the list of goals for the next four years: reducing gun violence. And Kenney says he’s bringing back street sweeping — for real this time.
10 Bold Predictions for Philly Politics in 2020
Finally, a year when politics as usual … aren’t.
Can Philly’s Weed Queen Survive in the World of Corporate Marijuana?
That’s Chris Visco’s goal — and she hopes it’s not just a pipe dream.
