People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
After her husband swindled some of Philadelphia’s wealthiest people, decimated her picture-perfect Main Line life, and went to prison, Kami Verne doubled down on the only thing she still trusted: love.
How Chestnut Street Loading Zones Can Help Curb Congestion
You’ll start noticing changes on Chestnut Street soon. Here’s what to expect.
How Philly Schools Fared in U.S. News’s 2020 College Rankings
Please don’t read this till you’ve sworn to yourself that you won’t use the results to pressure your already stressed-out children.
The 40 Best Public High Schools in Philadelphia and the Suburbs
We crunched the numbers on academic performance and learning environment to bring you the schools at the top of their class.
Here’s What the Feedback on Your Kid’s Report Card Really Means
A local elementary-school teacher translates.
We Polled Philly Teachers About How Much They Like Their Jobs
We asked 100 local teachers to spill on everything from social media to how they’d spend an extra $1,000.
We Interviewed 100 Philly-Area Teachers About What It Takes to Raise Happy, Successful Kids
They had a lot to say.
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.
What If There Was a City Official Whose Only Job Was to Make Philly Better for Kids?
The case for a children’s czar in Philadelphia.
The Best Thing That Happened This Week: Greater Love Hath No Quarterback
Do you know what Carson Wentz has given up for this team?
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
