People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Independent drugstores are filling the gaps left by struggling chains, even as financial pressures put their own futures in jeopardy.
Shake-Ups and Sure Bets: Four Major Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary
Black women winning big, union endorsements carrying weight, and a bad day for (some) incumbents were among the highlights of an eventful election.
Thomas and Gilmore Richardson Win in Council Primary, Heralding Arrival of Next Generation
Barring the unexpected, Katherine Gilmore Richardson and Isaiah Thomas will be the first millennials elected to serve on City Council come November.
South Philly Woman Offers $1,000 for Return of Passport Stolen From Sprouts Market
Police are looking for this man in connection with a theft that has made Rebecca O’Leary’s life unusually Kafkaesque.
Tracey Gordon Defeats Longtime Incumbent Ron Donatucci for Register of Wills
Gordon ousted a politically well-connected opponent who has served in the position since 1980.
Jamie Gauthier Defeats 27-Year Incumbent Jannie Blackwell in City Council Race
The stunning upset means that for the first time in 45 years, a member of the Blackwell family won’t hold the District 3 Council seat.
In a Major Upset, Philly Nominates a Woman for Sheriff for the First Time
Rochelle Bilal handily beat embattled incumbent Jewell Williams on Tuesday. Here’s why her win is a #MeToo victory.
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.
Kenney Easily Wins Democratic Nomination for Second Term
Which means, of course, the mayor will get a second term in November.
SEPTA Has a Full Budget Again — at Least for Now
A new influx of cash from the Turnpike Commission should provide a reprieve, but the funding system is still deeply flawed.
It Took the Internet Less Than 24 Hours to Find a Nurse’s Long-Lost Wedding Dress
It was easier than any of us thought.
Here Are the Philly Primary Election Problems You Should Most Definitely Report
And one you can probably skip.
It’s Primary Day in Philadelphia: Here’s What You Need to Know
From poll locations and hours to what to do if you see something suspicious, we’ve got you covered.
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.
Do You Know Why You’re Voting on Four Ballot Questions This Year?
Since 2015, we’ve said yes to 19 of the 20 ballot questions put before us.
Why We Desperately Need to Reform Judicial Elections in Pennsylvania
Judges often have a more direct effect on our lives than any other elected official. Until we can change how they reach the bench, it’s on us as voters to choose the best ones we can.
The No-B.S. Guide to the 2019 Primary Election
You’ll have plenty of candidates to choose from on Tuesday — here’s your opportunity to read up.
This Philly-Area Nurse Is On a Frantic Search to Find Her Missing Wedding Dress
Almost three decades after her wedding, Christine Besso pulled out the box her dress had been preserved in to give to her daughter for her own wedding. There was only one small problem.
