People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
The activist and lawyer says that the PPA, which runs the traffic camera program, is a “street thug.”
This Tulip Farm Is Philly’s (Better) Version of L.A.’s Poppy Fields
New Jersey’s Holland Ridge Farms is ready for your Instagram — and even your flower-picking.
Police Say This Guy Stole Art from Penn’s Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
The twist? Investigators suspected the South Philly artist himself, says the artist’s lawyer.
Dockless Bikes (And More E-Bikes) Are Coming to Philly
The dockless bikes will be part of a pilot program coming later this year.
Philly Finally Has a Fully Functional Recycling Program Again
But it sure ain’t cheap: The cost in fiscal year 2019 will likely exceed $10 million.
Philly Created More Jobs in 2018 Than in Any Year Since 1969
That’s according to the Center City District’s annual State of the City report. But the CCD’s findings aren’t all good news.
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.
Philly, We’re Officially Living in an Apartheid State
When the vast amount of equity, wealth, and resources are controlled by a city’s racial minority, it’s time to start asking why.
Spruce Street Harbor Park Reopens for the Summer Soon
Plus just-released event highlights to get you excited for waterfront park season.
The No-B.S. Guide to Recycling in Philadelphia
You’d better be informed, because bad recycling habits can end up doing more harm than good.
Monday Is the Last Day to Register to Vote in the Primary
What are you waiting for? Do it now! (Here’s how.)
Will Rebecca Rhynhart Derail the City’s New Voting Machines?
Despite a recent decision, the city controller — and other critics — cite a lack of transparency in the multimillion-dollar purchase.
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.
Is This Rich Middle-Aged White Guy From Texas the Most Revolutionary Thinker in Philly?
Richard Vague is known in Philadelphia as a venture capitalist and a Renaissance Man.
Millennials! Get Over Your Blankies and Stuffed Animals and Grow Up Already!
Just as I become a grandma, my kids’ generation is regressing into infancy.
Sneak Peek: Inside Philadelphia Magazine’s May Issue
Are the outrageous costs of prescription drugs making you furious, too?
Investigative Journalist Nicole Weisensee Egan on Chronicling Bill Cosby’s Fall
The longtime Philly reporter talks about social media, #MeToo, and her new book, Chasing Cosby.
