People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Politics, it turns out, is not. The former state treasurer has drinks and conversation with longtime friend and Fringe founder Nick Stuccio.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This Driving App Wants to Save Lives — and Earn You Shake Shack
Two local entrepreneurs plan to launch This App Saves Lives in as soon as a week.
Help Philly’s Real Concrete Cowboys Settle Into New Stables
A Southwest Philly man wants to move his riding club into a new home at Bartram’s Garden.
Philly Could See Record Low Temperatures This Week — and Maybe a Dash of Snow
With expected lows in the 20s, consider it a winter weather preview.
Two Incoming City Council Members Are Endorsing Elizabeth Warren for President
Isaiah Thomas and Jamie Gauthier join Mayor Kenney and DA Larry Krasner in supporting the Massachusetts senator.
