People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
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 Main Line High School Student Just Won $175k for His HIV Research
We’re guessing that Samuel Weissman’s parents won’t need to bribe anybody to get him into a good college.
Movita Johnson-Harrell Becomes First Muslim Woman State Rep
She replaces convicted former state Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown in the 190th District.
The Roots Picnic Is Moving to “Greener Pastures”
The music festival will be held at the Mann Center this summer.
A Philly-to-Pittsburgh Hyperloop Just Got a Tiny Step Closer to Reality
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has awarded a $2 million contract for a feasibility study.
Register of Wills Ron Donatucci Hit With Ugly Lawsuit by Fiancée of Late Son
Meghan Klein claims the longtime Philly pol abused his power in an attempt to seize control of his son Michael’s assets. Donatucci’s other son, Ron Jr., is also a defendant in the case.
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.
Temple to Require Students to Vaccinate Against Mumps
The school has reported an outbreak involving at least 15 cases.
SEPTA Finally Has Some Maps From the 21st Century
The transit agency has released two map prototypes as part of a push to revitalize the city’s bus system — and it wants to know what you think.
Will Philly Ever Love Esports the Way We Love the Eagles and the Sixers?
Some local gamers — and the son of the city’s most powerful business titan — are betting the answer is yes.
Philly’s Rapid Redevelopment Is Putting Its Architectural Character at Risk
Whose version of Philly are we building?
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.
Philly Has Never Elected a Woman as Sheriff. These Candidates Want to Change That.
The Year of the Woman lands in Philly’s typically stodgy row-office races.
Best Thing: A Beer Hall… With a Playground!
Be careful on the pirate ship with that pilsner.
With This 3-Foot, $800 Bobblehead, We Have Officially Reached Peak Gritty
They say money can’t buy happiness. But they’re wrong.
This Map Says You’re Probably Being a Jerk to Your Republican Neighbor
Philadelphia County is more politically intolerant than 95 percent of the country, according to a new map published by the Atlantic.
