People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
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.
Plus: MySpace cop costs city
Regional sandwich history is a murky, oft-contentious business, filled with pompous posturing and rampant revisionism. Inquire about the origins of the beef on weck at […]
We all know (or think we know) the statistics: 90 percent of restaurants—nine out of every 10 new openings—fail in their first year. Despite the […]
Pounding out stride intervals on a refurbished player piano, singing into a Western Electric broadcast microphone from the Coolidge era, and surrounded by revelers drinking […]
Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope
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.
It’s the season of plenty. The pulse of the city runs up 18th Street from Rittenhouse Square. Half a block from the chessboard sharps, Bryan […]
Of all the problems America is talking about—and wringing hands over—the one that stands above the rest is the terrible job we’re doing educating our […]
MEREDITH SCHOOL Grades K-8Queen Village Scores*: 91 percent proficient in math; 85 percent in reading. The 411: Meredith parents raise lots of money to support […]
25% of suburban parents never worry about safety in their neighborhood. 3% of city parents say the same. 52%: City parents “totally satisfied” with their […]
Zimmerman wins it in 10
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.
