People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year.
Take Me to the River: Michael Solomonov’s Favorite Place
The chef, restaurateur, and runner on the postcard-perfect vistas of Boathouse Row.
Teacher/Wrestling Pro Hangs Up Nazi Singlet
“This character no longer exists, nor will he reappear.”
Pa. Auditor General to Probe Tuition Rates at Temple
He’ll also look at the school’s accuracy in reporting academic statistics, among other issues.
Is Bud Light Making Philly a Doug Pederson Statue?
The beer brand said it has another “surprise” for the city.
Judge Orders Couple to Turn Over Donations for Homeless Man
Kate McClure and Mark D’Amico went viral for raising $400K for Johnny Bobbitt Jr.
Feds: We’ll Crack Down on a Safe Injection Site in Philly
In response, the city’s health commissioner basically said, “meh.”
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.
Spray Sunscreen Is the Real Evil We Should Ban at the Jersey Shore
Politicians are obsessed with banning smoking on the beach. Meanwhile, the insidious spray sunscreen menace envelops us all.
Police Arrest Suspect in Murder of Ex-Playboy Model
Authorities say Jonathan Wesley Harris was apprehended in Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
Philly Schools to Close Early Thursday Due to Heat
The school district extended this week’s heat-related early dismissals.
This Woman Calls SugarHouse a Terrible Place to Work for Breastfeeding Moms
Once she came back from maternity leave with a need to pump regularly, card dealer Rita Mercado says the waterfront casino made her life a living hell.
Sen. Bob Casey, Lou Barletta to Debate in Philly This Fall
The debate is one of two scheduled ahead of the November election.
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.
Yuengling Ranks Among 25 Best-Selling Beers in America
It stands alongside Bud Light and Pabst Blue Ribbon (another Philly favorite).
West Philly Is Holding a Huge Aretha Franklin Tribute
It’s part of the N2N Festival happening on September 8th.
This Man Says Memories in Margate Wouldn’t Let Him In Because He’s Black
“I am not a racist,” insists Memories in Margate owner Jerry Blavat. “These guys were just troublemakers.”
This South Philly Artist Turned Her Vagina Into Art
Katie Nocella says art depicting vaginas is more relevant than ever in this #MeToo age of empowerment.
