People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
’Tis the season for Jeff Bezos masks and angry pumpkins.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Foglietta Plaza May Be Philly’s Most Criminally Underused Public Space
Everyone agrees it could be much more, but nobody agrees on what it should actually be.
A Twist of Fate Led a Main Line Doc and Her Patient on a Fight for Sexual Assault Victims’ Rights
It wasn’t until a patient revealed her abuse at the hands of Larry Nassar that psychiatrist Liz Goldman decided to go public with her own sexual assault in the Lower Merion School District.
Best Thing: The Great Gritty Acquittal
Oh ye of little faith …
I Love My Job: Lagos Founder and Creative Director Steven Lagos on How Strong, Smart Women Inspire His Designs
With Valentine’s Day — a.k.a. jewelry season — approaching, the renowned designer talks about what it takes to keep a four-decade-old business fresh and why he has no plans to ever leave Philadelphia.
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.
Daylin Leach Threatens Lawsuit After Losing Delco Dems’ Endorsement
The embattled state Senator compares the county’s process — which endorsed opponent Amanda Cappelletti — to the Iowa caucus debacle, calling it “unlawful” and “blatantly improper.”
Malcolm Harris on Abatements, Developer Extortion, and Philadelphia’s Role in the Revolution
The outspoken Marxist and author of new book Shit Is Fucked Up and Bullshit explains why he remains an optimist in spite of it all.
Want to Reduce Philly Corruption? End Councilmanic Prerogative.
The real takeaway of the Kenyatta Johnson indictment.
Can Mike Nutter Help Mike Bloomberg Get Elected President?
Tagging along as Mixmaster Mike stumps for a billionaire technocrat.
