People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
’Tis the season for Jeff Bezos masks and angry pumpkins.
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.
Prepare for Traffic Headaches in Philly This Weekend
Fall festival season is in full swing, and that means road closures.
How You Can Help Us Tell the Story of #OneDayInPhilly
What does your Philadelphia look like? We want to know.
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.
Free Pop-Up Philadelphia Orchestra Concerts on Monday
The orchestra’s annual audience appreciation series is back.
Remnants of Florence Will Bring Rain to Philly
The area could see localized flash flooding on Tuesday.
Best Thing This Week: A Very Wet Vacation
We’d like to say nothing could dampen our spirits, but …
The Looming DROP Apocalypse
As other cities around the country dump their DROP plans, can Philly muster the will to get rid of ours — before our pension woes swallow us whole?
Sneak Peek: Inside Philly Mag’s October Issue
Our October issue drops this week. Are you ready to reconsider the cheesesteak?
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.
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.
