People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
’Tis the season for Jeff Bezos masks and angry pumpkins.
The Worst Thing About the Jersey Shore Isn’t Spray Sunscreen. It’s Biting Flies.
Noticed more lately? Global warming may be to blame.
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.
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.
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.
Police: Mural of Slain Officer Robert Wilson III Vandalized
The FOP is offering a $10,000 reward for information about a suspect.
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.
Opinion: The Disastrous Consequences of DA Larry Krasner’s “Reforms”
Gun-related violent crime is up in Philadelphia. That was entirely predictable when we elected a district attorney whose primary goal is releasing criminals rather than prosecuting them.
What to Know as Philly’s First Heat Wave of the Summer Starts to Sizzle
Here’s how long the high temps will last — and hope to cope whether you’re in the city or down the shore this weekend.
The 10 Worst People You Will Meet at the Jersey Shore, Ranked
From the dude blaring Springsteen from his beach chair all day to the ultimate evil.
Philly Watch Parties for the 2020 Democratic Debates
What better way to kick off campaign season than yelling at a screen with a bunch of strangers?
