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.
Meek Mill Will Make His SNL Debut Next Saturday
And he’ll appear alongside Glass star James McAvoy.
What We Know About the Winter Storms Headed Our Way
We’re in for snow — first on Thursday, and then again on Saturday.
Longtime Social Justice Activist Erika Almirón Announces City Council Bid
The veteran Juntos executive director is running a campaign that is geared toward “speaking truth to power.”
Philly’s Undying Love for the Eagles, in 20 Tweets
We still love you, Nick Foles. We still love you, Alshon Jeffery.
Philly Bike Cop Sues City, Claiming Other Cops Repeatedly Called Him a “Dago”
Police officer Daniel Leone, an Italian American, says that he faced retaliation after he complained to his supervisors.
How the Flyers’ Social Media Geniuses Made the World Love Gritty
They set out to create a mascot. Instead, they started a revolution.
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.
Food Expiration Dates Are a Hoax and You’re Dumb to Believe Them
Stop worrying that your food is too old.
Best Thing This Week: Philly’s Big Hoops Win
Nope, we’re not talking about the Sixers.
Yes, It’s Supposed to Snow (a Little) This Weekend
Here’s what you need to know about the forecast.
Everyone Is Jumping on the Eagles Bandwagon
Here are all the ways we’re preparing for Sunday’s game against the Saints.
Rhynhart Blasts ACCT for “Wasteful” Spending
The Controller’s Office says the organization misused grant funds, among other things.
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.
Richard Vague Says He Might Run for President in 2020
The Philadelphia venture capitalist has been quietly — and we do mean quietly — exploring the possibility.
This 26-Year-Old Latino Biologist Wants to Become Philly’s First Gay Councilman
Adrian Rivera-Reyes, a democratic socialist, has officially announced his City Council at-large bid as “a nontraditional candidate.”
Stormy Daniels Swears She’s Not House Hunting in Philly Horse Country
Philly horse country people say they’ve heard otherwise.
Police: Florida Man Starts Fight Over Cheesesteak
He reportedly became angry after the sandwich was served on a sesame seed bun.
