People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Literary agents, best-selling authors, and industry conveners — they’re having some of their biggest successes in Philly.
Shakespeare & Co. Is Selling Copies of the Mueller Report
It’s printing copies from its espresso book machine.
Starbucks Pauses Plans for “Hip” Frankford Avenue Location
The company says it wants to continue meeting with the Fishtown community before moving forward.
Philly’s Most Epic Easter Egg Hunt Involves a Helicopter
It’ll dump thousands of eggs from the sky on Saturday.
Watch a Bunch of Philly Celebs Announce the Eagles Schedule
Football season is still five months away, but you can whet your appetite with this video featuring Philly luminaries such as Brian Dawkins, The Roots, and Jimmy Rollins.
The Atlantic City Rail Line to Resume Service Two Weeks Early
Your traffic-free beach trips can now begin on May 12th.
This Lower Merion High School Senior Is All About Women in Jazz
Olivia Hughart launches Philly’s first-ever Key of She Jazz conference next week.
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.
Here’s What Philly’s New Leaf Blower Street Sweeping Program Looks Like
Don’t worry: You still won’t have to move your car.
SEPTA Key to Expand to All Regional Rail Zones Next Month
It’ll be available for weekly and monthly TrailPass holders.
You Pay Lots of Philly Taxes. But Do You Know Why?
Philly residents pay more city taxes per capita than all but four other U.S. municipalities. The culprit? State law.
The L.A.-Based Street Artist Bringing a 19-Story Mural to University City
We chatted with Faith XLVII about her plans for the project.
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.
Love These New Sixers-Themed Nikes? Sorry, You Can’t Have Them.
There are only 10 pairs, and they’re reserved for Philly celebs.
Tornado Warning Freaks Out (and Ticks Off) Philly
Here’s what you need to know about the 3:30 a.m. wakeup call.
There was a time when a rock star would die, we’d mourn their loss, and then their legacy would be carried on in perpetuity by […]
Who Am I to Decide How Long My Ninetysomething Mother Lives?
One Philadelphian’s deeply personal struggle with an aging parent’s end-of-life care.
