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.
Cosby Sentenced to 3 to 10 Years in State Prison, Denied Bail
The sentence comes months after Cosby was found guilty of molesting a Temple employee in 2004.
Why Philly’s Marketing Gurus Will Never Give Up the Cheesesteak (or Rocky)
They are loved universally, and they are ours and ours alone, argues the chief of Visit Philadelphia.
Tuesday Is the Last Day to Register to Vote
What are you waiting for? Register to vote! Right now!
Philly Managing Director Leaving for Gig at Penn
Michael DiBerardinis has served as the city’s chief operating officer for nearly three years.
Who Has the Worst Mascot: The Flyers or Please Touch Museum
Gritty is the stuff of nightmares — but not the city’s only mascot mistake lately.
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.
Sexual Assault Survivors to Rally in Support of Kavanaugh Accusers
They’ll gather with advocates in Dilworth Park on Monday afternoon.
Police: 7-Year-Old Dies After Falling Between Subway Cars
Authorities say the boy was selling candy when he slipped onto the tracks.
Best Thing This Week: He’s Baaack!
Son, take us to the mountain again.
Domb to Introduce Bill Ending DROP for New Non-Union Employees
The legislation is part of a long-term goal to end the costly pension program altogether.
“W. Wilson Goode, Sr. Way” Is Another Rizzo Statue in the Making
How could City Council members honoring the mayor who approved the MOVE bombing not see the parallels?
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.
Police Still Searching for Rogue Gator in South Jersey Woods
Cellphone footage shows the creature waddling around a backyard.
The Era of the Hologram Concert Has Finally Arrived
The country’s first hologram concert tour is coming to Philly. Aren’t we lucky?
Philly’s Largest Wawa (So Far) to Open With Free Coffee
The store will offer free joe not just on opening day, but all weekend.
Krasner Announces Big Shakeup in Homicide Unit of DA’s Office
The move by the DA represents real revolution — and maybe some risk.
