People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Independent drugstores are filling the gaps left by struggling chains, even as financial pressures put their own futures in jeopardy.
Naturally, There Were More Bible Problems in Philadelphia on Election Day
And some broken voting machines. But all in all, things went pretty smoothly given the extremely high turnout.
In Historic First, Two Openly Gay Legislators Are Elected to State House
Incumbent Brian Sims and newcomer Malcolm Kenyatta both easily won their state House races.
Election Day: All Signs Point to High Voter Turnout (So Far)
The city commissioner says turnout was heavy at polling places he visited this morning.
The Linc Is Charging You an Awful Lot for That Beer
More per ounce than any other NFL stadium, according to one price analysis.
What Happens When a Millennial Candidate Bucks Philly’s Democratic Machine?
After many years of working local races, Alex Deering was finally ready to run a campaign of his own. Now he is working in a warehouse, battling depression, and feeling betrayed by the Democratic party he once had faith in.
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.
City Tells Poll Workers to Keep Bibles Out of Sight on Election Day
After complaints during the May primary about the Good Book being on display inside polling places, the city has given new instructions to election workers.
ThinkFest Preview: Josh Shapiro on the Catholic Church Scandal
Pennsylvania’s attorney general will discuss clergy abuse investigations far-reaching implications at our annual event this month.
Police Say This Man Tried to Set a South Philly House on Fire
According to investigators, he slid newspapers into the mail slot of a home and then lit them on fire.
Meet the New Northeast Philadelphia
How a staid, frayed, forgotten stretch of Philly has become the most interesting place in the city.
Can Villanova Basketball Survive Its Success?
Coach Jay Wright says the only obstacle to the team continuing its winning ways could be … himself.
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.
Jeff Guaracino Takes the Reins at Visit Philly
The whiz gets his shot to run our tourism agency.
Best Thing This Week: Something Truly Terrifying
Who are these strangers at my door?
ThinkFest Preview: The Front Lines of Philadelphia’s Opioid Crisis
A panel featuring Maria Quiñones-Sánchez, Mike Newall and Nydia Han.
I Tried Burger King’s “Philly Cheesesteak Burger” So You Don’t Have To
And within a couple of hours, I was projectile-vomiting all over the place.
