People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
’Tis the season for Jeff Bezos masks and angry pumpkins.
Overachiever Alert: Penn Student Wins Oscar While Still Enrolled In School
Claire Sliney is gunning to become the most accomplished Penn alum in showbiz. John Legend better watch out — even he didn’t win his Academy Award until after, y’know, graduation.
Yes, Gritty Went Streaking at the Linc Over the Weekend
Apparently our favorite mascot has a bright blue belly button.
Vanguard Charitable Has a Hate Group Problem
The Main Line investment giant’s independent charitable arm has been funneling millions in anonymous client cash to organizations deemed hate groups.
Columnist Jenice Armstrong on “Sexy Singles,” Getting Doxxed, and Her Best-Ever Philly Meal
21 questions with the veteran Inquirer and Daily News journalist.
John McNesby’s Massive Influence on Philadelphia Policing
As FOP president, his political base is small, but his power is huge.
Manny Machado, Bryce Harper and Philly’s Unhealthy Obsession With “Hustle”
We’ve got to get over this, people.
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.
Best Thing: Small Dogs Go to La Salle
What, making the dean’s list isn’t responsibility enough?
BBWC Co-Founder Charged in Jannie Blackwell Protest at City Council Meeting
Activist Abdul-Aliy Muhammad faces charges on seven counts, including aggravated assault and reckless endangerment, over an incident at City Hall on Thursday.
Allan Domb Wants to Impose City Council Term Limits
But unsurprisingly, other politicians aren’t having it.
The City Commissioner’s Office Just Chose Philly’s New Voting Machines
Here’s why watchdog officials and citizen advocates aren’t happy with the decision.
Philly-Inspired Tarot Cards From Viral Kickstarter Campaign On Sale Now
You can thank Philly Mag for commissioning the artwork that spawned the deck.
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.
Activists Threatened, Allegedly Attacked During Protest at Blackwell Campaign Event
Protesters criticizing the longtime councilwoman’s use of councilmanic prerogative claim that they were “terrorized” for trying to hold her accountable.
21 Things You Just Can’t Escape on a Philly Snow Day
All of the tropes of a snow day in Philly, all in one place.
People Whining About Snow School Closings Need to Shut the Hell Up
Do we really need to be in the middle of a real live blizzard before schools are allowed to make a prudent choice?
Winter Storm: Updates on Roads, Public Transit, and More
Forecasters say we’re in for 3 to 4 inches of snow and sleet accumulation on Wednesday.
