People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
’Tis the season for Jeff Bezos masks and angry pumpkins.
Coastal Flood Warning in Effect for Jersey Shore
The rain continues there and in the Philly region this week.
Help This Philly Photographer (and Super Nice Guy) Get His Stolen Gear Back
Abraham El, who worked in Philly schools teaching positive hip-hop to kids, was attacked on Thursday night. One man has been arrested, but police have yet to recover El’s gear.
Philly Cyclists Brave Rain for Annual Naked Bike Ride
Hundreds of cyclists went as bare as they dared on Saturday.
I Used to Love Steak — Then I Met a Cow
How, at age 50, I finally brought my love of animals in line with my behavior.
Can We All Agree Now That College Rankings Are Bunk?
The fallout from the Temple business school scandal.
Best Thing This Week: The Return of Nick Foles
Philly Philly: A love poem
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.
This Just In: Bradley Cooper Bringing “A Star Is Born” to Philly on Wednesday
No word on whether his co-star, Lady Gaga, will be joining him. Here’s how you can win tickets to the private screening.
Faces of the Fringe: Nightmarish Clowns, Killer Bears, and Wild Acrobatics
16 independent FringeArts Festival personalities tell us all about their shows and why Philly is a great place to be an artist.
GoFundMe Says John Bobbitt Will Get All the Money Donated to Him
Meanwhile, things aren’t looking so good for the woman who spearheaded the crowdfunding campaign — or her boyfriend.
A Gay “Berniecrat Socialist” Announces Surprise Run Against Brian Sims
Philadelphia businessman James McDevitt wants to become the first independent elected to the Pennsylvania State House.
The “Today” Show and Eagles Fans Took Over the Comcast Center This Morning
Naturally, there were cheesesteaks, the Rocky steps, and Al Roker explaining the Curse of Billy Penn.
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.
Bedbugs on SEPTA: This Video Will Make You Check Your Bus Seat Twice
“I started feeling a burning sensation in my arm,” says Philly mom Crystal Lopez. “And then I looked, and there were bedbugs everywhere.”
Behold, A “Philly Special” Eagles Mural Is Going Up In South Philly Right Now
We headed down to South 2nd Street to get some details.
Eagles Opener Forced Postponement of Original FringeArts Opening Night
You don’t mess with the 2018 Super Bowl champs.
Black Trans Woman Murdered at Old York Road Wednesday Morning
Close friends are confirming that 30-year-old Shantee Tucker was killed in an apparent shooting.
