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.
Sneak Peek: Inside Philly Mag’s October Issue
Our October issue drops this week. Are you ready to reconsider the cheesesteak?
Barack Obama to Visit Philadelphia Next Week
The former president will stump for Gov. Tom Wolf and Sen. Bob Casey.
LGBTQ: Juan Franco Murillo
We talk to the emerging community leader about his journey from front-line staffer to running a Gayborhood nonprofit.
$6 Million Settlement Reached in Death of Bicyclist
The family of Emily Fredricks, who was struck by a truck in November, started a foundation in her name.
Michelle Obama Is Coming to Philly, and Here’s How You Can Get Tickets
Tickets will set you back as much as $2,000 (each!) for the Wells Fargo Center event.
Philly Is Getting Its First Ever Augmented Reality Mural
It’s a collaboration between Philly producer/DJ King Britt and muralist Joshua Mays.
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.
The West Philly Woman Who Transforms Songs Into Quilts
When Eliza Hardy Jones isn’t playing with Strand of Oaks, Grace Potter, and Iron & Wine, she’s making quilts out of songs. OK, yeah — allow us to explain.
Jeb Bush to Teach in Special Role at Penn This Year
He’ll take the same title that Joe Biden assumed last year.
It Happened Last Night: Bradley Cooper Came to Philly With “A Star Is Born”
He refused to do the E-A-G-L-E-S chant. But we still love him — and his gorgeous new movie — anyway.
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.
Philly Doc Wins Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit Against CHOP
“I came forward with my story because I believe that we, the healthcare community, need to determine how to ensure that women who bear children are treated equally, and with respect,” says Dr. Kaede Ota, who has obtained a $500,000 judgment against CHOP.
How Did This Guy Get to Be a Head Lifeguard at a Philly Public Pool?
Police say that Michael Daniels sexually assaulted a girl at the John B. Kelly Pool this summer. He previous pleaded guilty to indecent exposure in 2015.
Hurricane Florence: How the Storm Will Affect Philly
As of Wednesday, the biggest impact seems to affect transportation.
Activists Launch Petition Calling on Mazzoni CEO, Other Leaders to Resign
The Black and Brown Workers Cooperative wants members of the nonprofit health provider’s leadership team to step down after recent staff turmoil.
