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For the next generation of sports fans, gambling has become a primary entry point. Here’s what that could mean for a town defined by its fanaticism.
Buzz Bissinger on Why He Refuses to Teach His Book Friday Night Lights at Penn
Plus, his leather obsession, his new book, and how he felt about ghostwriting for Caitlyn Jenner.
Shakeup on Council Is Good, But These Former Councilmembers Leave Big Shoes to Fill
With the resignations of Councilmembers Domb, Green, Parker and Quiñones-Sánchez, City Hall won’t be the same. There’s some good to that, but their presence on Council will also be missed.
Philly Today: Sheryl Lee Ralph Gave the Best Emmy Speech Ever Last Night
Plus: You can own a piece of Elon Musk’s days at Penn! And more of what Philly is (or should be) talking about.
We Need More Black Teachers. Here’s How to Make That Happen
Because Black teachers are critical for the success of Black students, we need to work even harder to recruit and retain them, says urban educator and writer Rann Miller.
Philly Today: Main Line Mom Racks Up 40 Million Views for Adorable Back-to-School Video
Plus: “Dr. Oz wears pants.” And more of the news the city is (or should be) talking about.
Can the First Philadelphia Polo Classic Make the City a Pony Town?
Work to Ride phenom Kareem Rosser is aiming to make the city a force in the polo world.
A gaming whiz kid, good sports, and how Questlove always keeps his cool.
Philly Today: Local TV Outlets Have Officially Gone Queen Elizabeth Crazy
Plus, Wegmans ditches plastic, some Eagles and Phils news, and more of what the city is (or should be) talking about.
Can a Sex Shop Just Open In Your Neighborhood Without Permission?
NoLibs residents want to know now that Hustler Hollywood is invading their space. The answer isn’t a simple yes or no.
REC Philly Gets $2 Million Investment From Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for Miami Expansion
REC Miami will be the creative hub’s first location outside of Philly.
Philly Today: Merriam-Webster’s New Word List Is an Insult to the City
Plus: Fetterman to debate Oz. And more of what the city is (or should be) talking about.
Philly Today: PETA Trolls Pat’s and Geno’s, a Shoplifting Surge, and Pricey Eagles Tickets
Plus more of what the city is talking about.
The former municipal golf course at FDR Park became an indispensable natural refuge for many locked-down South Philadelphians over the past year.
Philly Today: Maria Resigns, Bad Bunny Tips $50,000, and New Soda Tax Research
Plus more of what the city is talking about.
Ya Fav Trashman Wants to Become Ya Fav City Councilman
Terrill Haigler, better known as Ya Fav Trashman, on why he’s running for City Council At-Large and how cleaning up trash in the city could improve everything from gun violence to educational attainment.
In Rare Win for Drivers, Numerous Delco Parking Meters Think Pennies Are Quarters
Now if we could only get PPA meters to do the same.
Philly’s 2023 Mayoral Election Season Starts Now
Between now and September 15th, expect other members of City Council to join Allan Domb in resigning to ponder the city’s top job. Here’s who we think will run, who probably won’t — and who might be bluffing.
