People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year.
Yes, Two Philly Fringe Festivals Just Opened. Confused?
You don’t have to be. Here’s what you need to know.
Wait … City Winery Might Actually Be a Good Concert Venue?
The new venue, set to open at the Fashion District, has booked big-time indie acts like the Mountain Goats and Josh Ritter as part of its first slate of concerts.
Fox 29 Anchor Karen Hepp Files $10 Million Lawsuit Against Facebook and Reddit
Think you can just take a woman’s photo and share it however you want? The popular Good Day Philadelphia host is taking on the Wild Wild West that is the Internet.
Pa. Rep. Chris Rabb on State-Level Reparations for Slavery
“What is the price of being black in Pennsylvania? You can put a number on that, and that’s something we’ll be looking into,” Rabb said.
The Kenney Administration’s Trumpian Response to Our Latest DROP Exposé
Petty retribution or responsible stewardship of the public trust? You be the judge.
To come up with a ranking of the top-performing city and suburban public high schools in the eight-county Philadelphia region, we first collected the latest […]
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.
Wonder What the Eagles Offensive Line Looks Like Nude? It’s Your Lucky Day.
The players stripped down for ESPN The Magazine’s annual Body Issue and took some semi-nude, semi-tasteful photos.
Inside Candace Owens’ Misinformation Campaign
With Blexit, Owens is pushing black people to leave the Democratic Party. But is anyone buying in?
South Philly’s Ridiculously Out of Place Asterix Mural Is Being Demolished This Week
The (short) life story of a tribute to Asterix, the obscure-in-the-United States-but-famous-everywhere-else French comic book series.
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?
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.
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.
