People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Why this chapter of our city’s story might be our best since, well, 1776
Calder Gardens Is Coming to the Parkway — and It’s Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Seen
Philadelphia’s new urban sanctuary is ready to reimagine what a museum can be.
The Wanamaker Holiday Light Show Will Return This Year
Macy’s closed, but beloved holiday traditions the light show and Dickens Village will remain — for now, at least.
Terminated Preston & Steve Cast Member Kathy Romano Tells All
She was let go from WMMR in May after decades on the show.
Philly Today: This Independence Park Display May Be Removed by the Trump Administration
Does this really “inappropriately disparage Americans”?
Why Cheesesteak Maker Tony Luke Is Suing the Philadelphia Inquirer
He claims that a story led Joey Merlino and others to label him a “rat.”
Philly Today: Internet Vigilantes Lure Center City Man to His Arrest
When that 13-year-old girl you’re chatting with on Instagram isn’t.
Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope
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 Today: Fear of Political Propaganda Cancels Popular Philly Band’s Concert
Apparently Low Cut Connie is a bit too liberal for Luzerne County.
How Delco Banded Together to Save a Blind Woman’s Barbecue
A trucker. A blind marathoner. And an outpouring of community support.
Philly Today: Woman Confronts ICE Agents During Montco Raid, Calls Them “2025 Nazis”
Plus, the Trump administration is sending immigration detainees to South Jersey.
How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts
Meet the two Philadelphia Zoo tortoises who gave their species a ray of hope.
Beloved Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo became first-time parents — and gave their species a ray of hope.
Fifty years after founding their legendary Philadelphia International Records, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, with friends and collaborators from Thom Bell to John Oates to Patti LaBelle, look back on the musical partnership that came to define the city.
DJ Robert Drake’s Been Throwing the Best Parties in Philly for More Than 20 Years
Let this South Philly man-about-town entertain you. It’s all he wants to do.
Want to Preserve Your Pet … Forever? Call Beth Beverly
Thanks to the Cheltenham taxidermist’s handiwork, your beloved companion will be timelessly honored.
Philly Today: Local Man Used Grindr to Carjack People
Be careful out there! Plus, a South Street bar has the worst luck.
This Mayfair Native’s Job Is Making Sure Philly Visitors Have a Good Time
She’s also in charge of next year’s big 250th.
