People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
’Tis the season for Jeff Bezos masks and angry pumpkins.
Philly Is Getting Its First Ever Augmented Reality Mural
It’s a collaboration between Philly producer/DJ King Britt and muralist Joshua Mays.
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.
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.
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.
Lane Johnson Just Helped Pave Philly’s Streets
The Eagles player served as an ambassador for the Streets Department.
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.
What You Need to Know About Chestnut Hill’s Not-Harry Potter Festival
After Warner Bros. threatened legal action, the fête will return as Witches and Wizards Festival.
Weekend in Review: 3 Fringe Shows, 2 Bloody Marys, and a Late Sandwich
My wife and I managed to check out a bit of the FringeArts festival this weekend, and I’d say we made out pretty well.
March Demanding Justice for Shantee Tucker Scheduled for Wednesday
New details have emerged in the homicide investigation of Shantee Tucker, a Black transgender woman who was killed on Old York Road last week.
