People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Literary agents, best-selling authors, and industry conveners — they’re having some of their biggest successes in Philly.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
