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.
Presidential Hopeful John Hickenlooper Has a Great Name — and Ties to Philly
The onetime Colorado governor and newly announced candidate is native of Narberth.
Army Vet Turned Democratic Socialist Running for City Council at Large
“Socialism has a bad name because people who are capitalists give it a bad name,” says Moses “Mo” Santana.
Brace Yourself: The Dockless Bike and Scooter Scourge Is Coming
The city and state are clearing the way for new forms of rentable transport, but the experience of other cities shows that dockless could be more dystopia than utopia.
New Day, New Storm: The Latest on School Closings and Transit Delays
City government is open for business. Not so for Archdiocese schools, which have the full day off, and the Philadelphia School District, running on a two-hour delay.
Jared Solomon on Calling for Bobby Henon’s Resignation: “I Stepped Up”
“I do not believe I will be receiving any holiday cards from Local 98 moving forward,” says the Northeast state rep.
Best Thing: Trump’s Report Card Threats
How bad could those Penn grades have been?
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 How Likely These 6 Philly-Area Politicians Are to Run in 2020
Put the Pennsylvania back in Pennsylvania Avenue!
Can the New Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics Unlock the Science of Beauty?
Neuroscientist Anjan Chatterjee is trying to figure out why we give a damn about Mona Lisa’s smile.
PennDOT Has Finally Started Issuing REAL IDs
Here’s everything you need to know about getting one.
Philly Manages to Have a Non-Freakout Snow Storm
We’ve already got more snow than in last month’s Total City Shutdown, but nary a bread shelf was cleared.
Don’t Cry for Nick, Philadelphia. The Truth Is He’ll Never Leave Us.
Nick Foles is officially a free agent, but we will never stop loving our soft-spoken, strong-armed savior.
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.
Does Google Know When You’re Sick? A Penn Study Counts the Clicks
Could your online searches predict an imminent ER visit? That’s one futuristic (dystopian?) possibility raised by Penn Med researcher Jeremy Asch in a recent study.
Trash Truck Driver Charged in Center City Cyclist’s Death
Jorge Fretts was operating the truck that struck and killed 24-year-old Emily Fredricks in 2017.
Why Fate of SEPTA’s Big Plans Depends on Outcome of Pa. Turnpike Lawsuit
You may want to put your dreams of new trolleys and updated subway cars on hold.
The People Opposing Allan Domb’s Term Limits Bill Are the Best Reason to Pass It
Philadelphia is one of only two major cities that don’t impose municipal council term limits.
