People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
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.
Veterans, Active Duty Military Could Soon Visit N.J. Beaches for Free
A new bill would let the state join a number of towns — including Ocean City, Sea Isle City, and Avalon — in offering free beach access to military personnel.
Why Should Philly Cops Who Made Racist Facebook Posts Get a Second Chance?
The only way the Philadelphia Police Department can demonstrate zero tolerance for bigotry is by firing those who have clearly shown they don’t understand the meaning of “protect and serve.”
You Can Personally Test Philly’s Controversial New Voting Machines This Week
City controller Rebecca Rhynhart still hasn’t signed off on the purchase of the $8,000 units, but that’s not stopping the city from showing them off.
Trump, Sex, and G-Strings: The Juicy Story Behind Newtown Athletic Club
The NAC is so much more than a suburban gym.
Forget Rocky: Biographer Mark Kram Jr. on Philly’s Real Boxing Hero
His new biography, Smokin’ Joe: The Life of Joe Frazier, is out now.
Best Thing: Some Truly Royal Shade
What do you give a man who thinks he’s everything?
Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope
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.
SEPTA’s Trolley Situation in West Philly Is Getting Real Ugly
Planned maintenance and a sinkhole are currently disrupting commutes for nearly 50,000 daily riders.
Yes, the PPA Sucks. No, It Did Not Ticket the Car That Blew Up on South Street.
A good reminder that you can’t believe every viral video you see on the Internet.
A Main Line Teen Is Competing Against the World’s Greatest Young Pianists
Avery Gagliano is a semifinalist in the prestigious Cliburn junior competition, which wraps up this weekend.
The Mütter Museum, Philly’s Highbrow House of Horrors, Preps for Good Kind of Growth
A fundraising campaign will allow the museum’s creepy-but-cramped exhibition space to expand by a full 80 percent.
That Super-Stinging Jellyfish Is Popping Up Along the South Jersey Shore
The clinging jellyfish has previously been spotted north of LBI. But a recent discovery suggests the reach of creature’s tentacles is expanding.
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.
The Forgotten Victim of the Salvation Army Building Collapse
Ron Wagenhoffer deserves to be remembered.
Extreme Makeover, FDR Park Edition: Here’s What South Philly’s Huge Park Could Look Like
The Fairmount Park Conservancy has envisioned a sprawling renovation for the park, which hasn’t seen any large-scale improvements since the 1930s. The price tag: $200 million.
City to Step Up Ticketing of Bus-Lane Blockers Along Chestnut and Market Streets
The effort is being framed as a traffic-easing measure. But to find the real source of Philly’s traffic problem, we must look inward.
We Survived a Demo of the New Lime Dockless Scooters
But they’re still illegal in Pennsylvania. And the jury’s still out on how safe they really are for riders.
