People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Why this chapter of our city’s story might be our best since, well, 1776
The Ridiculously Cute Love Story of Zach and Julie Ertz
How the Super Bowl-winning tight end and the World Cup-winning soccer star became the It Couple of Philly sports.
How Millennials Killed Mayonnaise
The inexorable rise of identity condiments has led to hard times for the most American of foodstuffs. And that’s a shame.
Best Thing: Zhaire Smith’s Broken Foot
The latest first-round-Sixer-pick injury is being greeted with some, uh, skepticism …
Inspiration Point: DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Favorite Place
Philly native and hometown DJ on the eternal appeal of Fairmount Park’s Belmont Plateau.
“The Skorpion Show” Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
The latest episode of the hit show, created by local gay YouTuber Kevin Simmons, will be taped live at the Free Library.
Aziz Ansari to Perform at Punch Line on Sunday
It’s his first Philly show since a sexual misconduct allegation against him surfaced earlier this year.
Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope
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.
Swimmers, This Isn’t the Weekend to Cool Off in the Delaware
More than a dozen people have had to be rescued in the past week. Plus: fuel spill.
Idris Elba to Star in North Philly Urban Cowboy Movie
The English actor just signed on to Ghetto Cowboy.
Hate Incidents in Philly Have More Than Doubled Since 2016, Says ADL
The Anti-Defamation League just released its first-ever hate heat map.
Bryn Mawr Scaling Back on References to Founder
M. Carey Thomas advanced the suffragist movement — but also white supremacy.
Beloved Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo became first-time parents — and gave their species a ray of hope.
Fifty years after founding their legendary Philadelphia International Records, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, with friends and collaborators from Thom Bell to John Oates to Patti LaBelle, look back on the musical partnership that came to define the city.
Penn Medicine to Stop Serving Sugary Drinks
Officials want facilities to reflect a “model environment” for health.
Wolf Says PA Not “Ready” for Recreational Pot. PA Inhales, Disagrees.
A whole lot of Pennsylvanians find the governor’s stance half-baked.
Deadly Stabbing Closes Part of Jefferson Station
All passengers must board at the station’s Section A this morning.
Ex-Temple Frat President Facing New Sexual Assault Charges
Ari Goldstein’s lawyer insists that his client “adamantly denies” committing any crime.
