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.
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.
The Senator Says He’s Not a Rapist
Daylin Leach’s accusers call him a monster. He calls their charges lies.
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.
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.
Nothing Compares 2 U: The I. Goldberg I Remember
In the ’90s, whether you needed a pair of break-’em-in-yourself Levi’s, camping gear fit for an apocalypse, or a My Chemical Romance getup for Halloween, I. Goldberg was your place.
Philly Launches “Unsolved Murders” Website to Help Police Solve Thousands of Open Homicides
“I hope this website will help locate who did this and bring them to justice,” says the mother of one victim.
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 26-Pound Adoptable Chonk Sure Looks Like a Bobcat
You can adopt the very large Mr. B at Morris Animal Refuge.
Retaliation, Unwanted Groping, and “Stolen” Breast Milk: The Philly Police Lawsuit, Broken Down
The most serious allegations in the lawsuit against the Philadelphia Police Department that led to the downfall of commissioner Richard Ross.
Let There Be Light (Emitting Diodes): Philly to Retrofit All 100,000 City Streetlights
The city promises energy savings, a reduction in carbon emissions, and also to not fry your eyeballs with its new LED lights.
How to Watch the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Practice at the Linc
The World Cup–winning team will hold a public training session before facing Portugal.
