People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Why this chapter of our city’s story might be our best since, well, 1776
Women Ruled at This Year’s Made in America Festival
Even Beyoncé herself took a backseat to the female star-studded lineup.
Best Thing This Week: Carli Lloyd’s NFL Offers
And why shouldn’t the Delran native be the woman to breach the NFL’s gender barrier?
Jump Into a Giant Marshmallow Pit at This Candy Pop-Up Exhibit
The exhibit of candy art — which runs from September 20th through January 5th — includes fake Warhols, ample candy samples, and a ball pit made of (foam) marshmallows.
What We Know (So Far) About the Future of the PES Refinery
Former PES executive Phil Rinaldi has expressed interest in reviving the site.
Penn Book Center’s New Owners on Kindles, Coffee, and Why They’re Still Not Sure About the Name
Matt Duques and Diana Bellonby on the capricious book industry, their vision for the new Penn Book Center, and the thorny issue of whether to rename it.
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.
The DROP Triple Dip: Philly Officials’ New Maddening Way to Waste Your Money
Just when you thought the city’s controversial deferred retirement option plan couldn’t get more galling.
Philly Old Navy Employees Claim White Workers Were Bused In for “Queer Eye” Taping
Three employees of color at the Old Navy in Center City say that they and other black and brown co-workers were kept out of sight while the cameras were rolling.
7-Year-Old Girl Was Viciously Bullied and “Slut-Shamed” at This Philly School, Says Her Mom
Nakita Sibert-Mosley has filed a lawsuit against the Philadelphia School District on behalf of her daughter.
Wander a Giant Field of Sunflowers at This NJ Farm’s Festival
Holland Ridge Farm’s seasonal flower show begins September 21st.
Sanders and Warren Support Safe Injection Sites. Here’s What That Could Mean for Philly
There’s a not-so-far-fetched scenario out there in which a Warren or Sanders administration gives the green light to Safehouse.
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.
The Senator Says He’s Not a Rapist
Daylin Leach’s accusers call him a monster. He calls their charges lies.
Vai Sikahema on Punching Goalposts, the NFL Catch Rule, and the Story Behind His Name
The NBC 10 anchor and former Eagle talks sports, island-hopping, and religion.
Best Thing This Week: D.C. Gripes as Wawa Invades
We give them Shortis. They give us Trump. Please.
Made In America 2019: Your Guide to Road Closures, Parking, and Public Transit
Everything you need to know to either get to, or stay away from, Jay Z’s annual music festival.
