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.
Racial Discrimination Is the Legacy South Philly Can’t Seem to Outgrow
The land of Rocky has yet to deal with its history as a notoriously segregated place.
A Brief Timeline of South Philly Through the Ages
From roaming buffalo and Dutch settlers through the first Odunde Festival and our restaurant boom.
Should We Be Afraid of the Mariner East Pipeline?
The ongoing battle over the project is taking place in the backyards of Chester and Delaware county residents, who live in fear of a catastrophe.
Experimental Filmmaker Tiona Nekkia McClodden Doesn’t Care If You Miss the Point
The 38-year-old Philadelphian is part of the Whitney Biennial Exhibition in New York City.
Best Thing: Frenchy’s Folds It Up
The Ocean City fry shop tried a sneak takeover of the 9th Street beach. Guess what happened next?
The Worst Thing About the Jersey Shore Isn’t Spray Sunscreen. It’s Biting Flies.
Noticed more lately? Global warming may be to blame.
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.
Puzzled by That Ad Comparing Philly to Barcelona? It’s Not Such a Stretch, Says Tourism Head
Even if you don’t buy Visit Philly CEO Jeff Guaracino’s rationale, he really just wants to get people talking about his ad. And it’s working.
Frustrated With Philly’s Fringe Festival, Theater Artists Are Launching Free Fringe Philly
It’s free to attend and free to participate in, and will run concurrently with September’s big “official” Fringe.
This Pa. State Sen. Just Got a Shoutout from Elizabeth Warren
Warren told state senator Katie Muth to “keep persisting” after watching this viral video.
Wawa Welcome America: Road Closures, SEPTA, and Everything Else You Need to Know
Wondering which streets to avoid or where to park on Thursday? We’ve got you covered.
American Flags Were Works of Art — Until Government Got Involved
Collector Jeff Bridgman — whose 13-star American flags are on exhibit through July 21 — on why pre-20th-century Stars and Stripes are the real pinnacle of U.S. vexillography.
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.
Independence National Park Is an Embarrassing Mess. Why Doesn’t Anyone Care?
The birthplace of the United States is turning into a shambles, and no one — the feds, the city, Philadelphians themselves — seems inclined to do anything about it.
Best Thing This Week: The Phillies’ Bamboo Voodoo
Trust the plant.
Philly Says It Needs More Time to Ban Cashless Stores
Because apparently it’s too hard to just tell businesses “You have to accept cash now.”
Dope Shows Festival Promoters Hope to Fill a Void in Philly’s Music Scene
West Philly’s Stephen Piner and Jamir Shaw want to turn the summer hip-hop event into a local staple.
