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.
Sandra Dungee Glenn on City Council Run: “I Want to Move Families Out of Poverty”
After an unexpected endorsement controversy, the longtime political staffer and influencer says she intends to continue taking her campaign directly to voters.
This New Antenna Is Bringing Cheap High-Speed Internet Into South Philly
“I was skeptical,” says Indy Hall co-founder Alex Hillman, who switched his company from “incompetent” Comcast to PhillyWisper. “Internet through the air? But they made me a believer.”
Philly Rapper Chill Moody on Writing Songs in the Shower
The West Philly native takes to the Kimmel Center stage on May 29th.
Best Thing: The End of International House
Pondering the progress we make and don’t make.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
