People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
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.
The Scourge of the Cinema Eatery Has Finally Arrived In Center City
Been waiting decades for Center City’s first multiplex? Now you’ve got it, along with interrupting waiters, drunk patrons, and the foul odors of bacon cheeseburgers.
The Penn Museum’s New Galleries Reckon With Colonialism. Plus: Air Conditioning.
While most museums of archaeology shy away from the thorny issue of how they acquired their items, the newly renovated Penn Museum makes it part of the narrative.
It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Jason Segel, Philadelphia
After months of photobombs, sidewalk sightings, and general Jason Segel merriment, production has wrapped on his upcoming AMC show.
Your Guide to the Only-in-Philly Sights at the Thanksgiving Day Parade
Once again Philadelphians will gather to smile and honk and curse and wonder what the hell is going on. Well, wonder no more.
Sneak Peek: Inside Philadelphia Magazine’s December Issue
Our latest issue drops this week. Find out how Philly stacks up to other cities — in practically everything.
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.
Best Thing This Week: Penn Law’s Name Game
Penn Law has announced it is changing its name. Penn Law alums object.
Report: Climate Change Costs Pa. Hundreds of Millions of Dollars a Year
The state auditor general says Pennsylvania has failed to make a serious plan to deal with the effects of global warming.
That Odor You Smelled Thursday Came from PES, Fire Department Says
Officials said the smell emanating from the refinery, which could go up for auction in January, is under control.
Here’s What You Missed at ThinkFest 2019
The main issue Philly must solve to become the greatest city in America in the next 20 years, according to our speakers and panelists? Inequality.
There’s a Giant Ferris Wheel Coming to City Hall for the Holidays
Also new this year at the Christmas Village in LOVE Park and Dilworth Park: a holiday train.
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.
National Dog Show Will Decide Which of These Very Good Dogs Are the Best Very Good Dogs
And you’ll get to pet the doggies and form your own opinions, too.
Win or Lose, Comcast Is on the Wrong Side of History in Supreme Court Case
The cable giant’s fight against media mogul Byron Allen’s racial-discrimination lawsuit could undermine bedrock civil rights protections.
Meisha Johnson: From “Sexy Single” CBS 3 Traffic Reporter to Gospel-Spreading Evangelist on Facebook
Some of the Minnesota native’s spiritual videos get more than 60,000 views online.
A Wawa Gas Station on Columbus Boulevard? No Way, Neighbors Say. But a Regular Wawa? Sure!
A zoning hearing on a contentious proposal from developer Bart Blatstein turned into a tale of two Wawas.
