People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
The activist and lawyer says that the PPA, which runs the traffic camera program, is a “street thug.”
The Biggest Sports Busts in Philly History, Ranked
Markelle Fultz isn’t the only athlete who failed to live up to his potential here.
The Borgata Chases After Poker Star Phil Ivey for $10 Million
The ten-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner was ordered by a judge to return money he won from the casino using a scheme to exploit playing card defects. Thus far, the Borgata has been unable to collect.
How Philly’s New Sexual Misconduct Policy Is (and Isn’t) Working
City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart weighs in six months after her scathing report.
PPA Is Doling Out More Tickets to Cars Parked in Bike Lanes
The number of tickets written for vehicles blocking bike lanes rose 17 percent in 2018.
Philly Pols Roast Trump After State of the Union Address
One state rep’s review: “The State of the Union is that it’s a shooting gallery controlled by ammosexual gundamentalists.”
This Philly Woman Is Fighting How Black People Are Portrayed in Horror Films
Her fascinating documentary Horror Noire premieres this week on AMC Network’s Shudder streaming service.
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.
Mayor Kenney, Where Is the Call for Bobby Henon to Step Down?
As an experienced politician, Mayor Jim Kenney should know by now that when it comes to holding political figures accountable, consistency is the key to […]
CNN Declines to Renew Michael Nutter’s Punditry Contract
Good thing the former mayor has a bunch of other jobs to fall back on.
We’ve Found the Ultimate State of the Union Watch Party for Trump Fans
The bar owner is making two sets of Donald Trump coasters — one pro-Trump, one anti-Hillary.
Here’s Why Jamie Gauthier Thinks She Can Defeat Jannie Blackwell
“I am the right person, for this moment, to lead the 3rd District into the future,” says the West Philly native and former executive director of the Fairmount Park Conservatory.
2019 Super Bowl Ad Winners and Losers, According to a Philly Ad Exec
Here are the five commercials that were worth the more than $5 million a spot — and the five that should have died in the pitch meeting.
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.
Johnny Doc’s People Told Us to Reach Out to His “Friends” for “Fairness”
So we did. The results are probably not what the recently indicted union leader was hoping for.
Gritty Crashed Stephen Colbert’s Super Bowl Party
And it was more exciting than the Super Bowl itself.
Ice Skate for Free at Dilworth Park in February
You just have to stop by the Capital One Cafe in Rittenhouse first to grab a ticket.
Temple Coach Fran Dunphy Deserved Better
I’ve got some issues with how the Owls treated this Big Five legend.
