People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
’Tis the season for Jeff Bezos masks and angry pumpkins.
Bryce Harper Isn’t From Here, But He Was Born to Play in Philly
Why this phenom from Vegas was never going to sign anywhere else.
Philly’s Pension Board Is Finally Getting Its Act Together
After years of ineptitude, it’s now kicking its suburban counterparts’ butts.
Best Thing: Cabrini Are the NCAA Champions!
It’s good to have goals.
Coroner Reveals New Details About Death of Philly Battle Rapper Tech 9
The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office made available the official autopsy and toxicology reports on Friday morning.
140 of Philly’s Hundred-Year-Old Citizens Partied With the Mayor at SugarHouse
Ranging in age from 99 to 106, the crowd ate cake and chatted with Jim Kenney at the annual Mayor’s Centenarian Celebration.
In Surprise Testimony, Woman Says Philly Guitarist Mike Tyler Sexually Assaulted Her in 1985
Wilma Mae Basta came forward this week to give a victim impact statement at Tyler’s sentencing hearing for his 2017 sexual assault of a South Philly boy.
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 Rapper Tech 9’s Death Was a Suicide, Says Coroner
The Germantown resident died the day before he was scheduled to be arraigned on child porn charges.
Darrell Clarke, Gentrification Is Gentrification — Even If the Developer Is Black
The Council president’s office thinks that diversifying the faces behind rapid gentrification in his district supports “minority participation in redevelopment and commercial activity.” He is long overdue for a reality check.
Philly Cops to Have Increased Street Presence This Summer
Commissioner Richard Ross announced a new initiative that seeks to address the city’s recent crime paradox: Overall violent crime is down, but the murder rate is rising.
If You Have a Brilliant Idea to Combat Gerrymandering, Please Go to This Meeting
Gov. Tom Wolf’s commission to figure out how to create fair congressional districts stops by Philly on Tuesday afternoon.
The Roots Picnic Should Be at the Mann Center Every Year
It’s such a natural fit that you can’t help but wonder what took so long.
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.
Josh Shapiro on Meeting the Pope, Gun Culture, and Custom Bocce Balls
The attorney general has been in the news all year for his office’s investigation of the Catholic Church.
Best Thing This Week: Out With the Old…
Until we get term limits, there’s always the vote.
Lyft’s $110 One-Way Shore Promo Isn’t Nearly as Good as It Sounds
For drivers and riders alike, the flat-rate offer has a fairly serious drawback.
Philly Mag Wins 8 City and Regional Magazine Awards
We took home awards in categories ranging from best column to best special issue. Read the award-winning work here.
