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.”
Teenagers Are More Stressed Than Ever. Who’s to Blame?
In Philly, well-off adolescents are experiencing a level of anxiety that’s unprecedented.
Best Thing This Week: There’s a Roomba Lawnmower!
Suburbia will never be the same.
Here’s What Steve Klasko Had to Say About His First Trip to Davos
The Jefferson CEO dishes on the future of healthcare in Philly and what some observers have called the “Decline of Davos.”
People Have a Lot of Feelings About This Drag Queen Reading Books to Kids
The Pennsylvania Pastors Network and others are protesting the appearance of Annie Christ at a local library this weekend.
Reputed Philly Mobster Phil Narducci Arrested By Feds
Prosecutors say that Narducci loaned a man money at usurious rates and then physically assaulted him when he couldn’t pay up. A co-defendant has been charged as well.
“Angriest Black Man In America” Takes Case of Man Accused of Attacking Marines
Attorney Michael Coard says that the two Marines were attacked due to mistaken identity but insists his client didn’t use any ethnic slurs against them.
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.
A Philly Publisher Reimagined Classic Books With Gritty as the Star
The Great Gritsby looks like a winner.
Here Are 169 Things Johnny Doc Is Accused of Buying With Union Money
From Red Bull to tips at a Barry Manilow concert to a $125 birthday cake at Termini’s. (Hey, at least he has good taste … in cakes.)
Scenes From the Campaign Trail: A Black Trump Supporter Throws a Mayoral Kickoff Birthday
“I have a direct line from the White House to North Philly — Trump wants to help us,” says Republican Daphne Goggins.
Forget Pizza Rat. Philly’s Pretzel Rat Is the Next Rodent Celebrity
In the latest installment of vermin stumbling upon human food in a subway station, a rat latches onto a double soft pretzel. There’s video.
By All Means, Philly, #MuteRKelly — but #EvictJewellWilliams Too
A City Council resolution to ban disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly from the city is commendable, but that same energy should also be directed to support local movements for accountability around sexual misconduct.
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.
Superheroes Are Taking Over the Franklin Institute This April
Starring in a new Marvel exhibit showcasing 80 years of comic-book history: hand-drawn sketches of Spider-Man and Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther costume.
D.C. “Antifa Leader” Is Third Man Charged in Marine Attack in Philadelphia
Joseph Alcoff has been charged with aggravated assault, ethnic intimidation, and conspiracy, among other offenses.
Meet the South Philly Rapper Who Co-Wrote a Delightfully Confusing Children’s Book
The book — P is for Pterodactyl — is a New York Times best seller.
This Philly Pastor Wants to Become Pa.’s First Out Lesbian State Rep
In her bid for the 190th District’s special election seat, Pamela Williams believes that “progress starts with the people.”
