People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
The activist and lawyer says that the PPA, which runs the traffic camera program, is a “street thug.”
What the Working Families Party’s Historic Win Means for Philly Politics
Community organizer Kendra Brooks became the first third-party candidate to win a City Council at-large seat in the modern era. Is this the beginning of the end for Philly’s two-party system?
It’s 2039. Here’s How We Finally Smashed the Old Boys’ Network
At this year’s ThinkFest, Jamie Gauthier and Katherine Gilmore Richardson will discuss the future of Philly politics.
It’s Election Day in Philadelphia: Here’s What You Need to Know
From poll locations and hours to what to do if you see something suspicious, we’ve got you covered.
It’s 2039. This Is How Philadelphia Became the Greatest City in America.
Michael Nutter, Helen Gym, Christine Flowers, and Tayyib Smith will sit down with Philly Mag editor Tom McGrath at our annual ThinkFest conference on November 14th.
Rhynhart vs. Kenney: Inside the Most Contentious Relationship in City Hall
Rebecca Rhynhart’s critics — including the mayor — see her as a grandstanding opportunist. Her supporters see her as the breath of fresh air Philly politics needs.
Is Elton John’s “Philadelphia Freedom” Actually About Philly?
Know what you’re belting out when he comes to town this month.
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.
YA Author Kacen Callender on Transgender Characters and Writing for Teens
Their first adult book, Queen of the Conquered, is out on November 12th.
Your No-B.S. Guide to Philly’s 2019 General Election
Voting day is less than a week away. Study up.
It’s 2039. Here’s How Philly Rose to the Challenge of Climate Change.
At ThinkFest 2019, Christine Knapp, Billie Faircloth and Nydia Han will discuss how Philly is planning for global warming.
I’m a Democratic Ward Leader. Here’s Why I’m Voting for Kendra Brooks and Nicolas O’Rourke.
I have served as the elected Democratic leader of the 2nd Ward, in South Philadelphia, since June 2018. I got involved in local politics because […]
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.
Prevention Point Needle Exchange Kept 10,000 People From Contracting HIV Over 10 Years, Study Says
Researchers from George Washington University also estimated the total lifetime taxpayer savings for 10,000 averted cases: $1.8 billion.
How the Revamped Spruce and Pine Bike Lanes Lost a Safety Feature in Society Hill
The two lanes didn’t receive intersection protection after members of a community association opposed plastic delineator posts. Now cyclists — and some residents — are fed up.
The Recent Penn Grad on a Mission to Help LGBTQ Homeless Youth
Brendan Taliaferro, director of Homeward Initiative, is using the proceeds of a prize he won at Penn to find housing for Philly’s queer youth.
It’s 2039. Here’s How Philadelphia Built a Citywide Sports Dynasty.
At ThinkFest, sportscasters Seth Joyner, Ray Didinger, and Molly Sullivan will discuss an ambitious vision — five titles for each of the city’s big-four franchises in the next 20 years.
