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.
Best Thing This Week: Just Say No-Gurt!
How many kinds of fermented milk does this world really need?
Professors, Students, and Writers Petition to Save Penn Book Center
They’re asking the university to step in and support the soon-to-close shop.
Asian Urban Outfitters Exec: Millennial Staffers Called Me “Mr. Miyagi”
Northern Liberties resident Paul Ngai, who was fired by the Philly-based retail conglomerate at age 69, has sued for ethnic- and age-related discrimination.
Your Dogs and Cats Can Now Listen to Yannick’s Epic Playlist for Pets
34 hours of classical music, curated by the maestro especially for your furry friends.
Date Set for the First (and Only) TV Debate of the Philly Mayoral Race
The announcement comes as just-released finance reports tell us where the candidates stand on funding.
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.
Manayunk Inexplicably Makes USA Today’s “Best Small Town Cultural Scene” List
This is a problem for a few reasons, though we’re not gonna argue too much with USA Today’s other local picks: Doylestown and Media.
Wawa Day 2019: Free Coffee — and Michael Solomonov Making Hoagies
Wawa expects to give away more than 2 million cups of coffee during its annual celebration on Thursday.
Isaiah Thomas on Why He’s a “Stronger Candidate” in Third City Council Run
Those union endorsements probably aren’t going to hurt.
What Kind of Jerk Steals Supplies From Philly’s Loyal Toad-Savers?
Toad Detour volunteers depend on their flashlights and safety vests — but someone has stolen them.
Philly’s Marian Anderson Is Getting Some Long-Overdue Love
Eighty years ago this month, the world’s most famous singer became a civil rights icon.
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.
All the Hip Crap Starbucks Is Trying to Push on a Reluctant Fishtown
The coffee chain wants to bring an ultra-artsy location to Frankford Avenue — but residents really aren’t having it.
Lower Merion Cop Says Male Officers Sexted Her and Tracked Her Via GPS
In a just-filed federal lawsuit, Sgt. Jo Anne Pepitone says there is “rampant sexual harassment” inside the Lower Merion Police Department.
Philly Is Incinerating Half of Its Recycling — and It’s Partly Your Fault
Think you’re saving the planet by putting plastic forks and pizza boxes in your blue bin? Really you’re just contaminating the stuff that is recyclable — and costing the city millions.
Meet the Brothers Who Think They Can Fix Northern Liberties
Do the Post Brothers have the answer for Philly’s most puzzling neighborhood?
