People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
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.
Bryn Mawr Scaling Back on References to Founder
M. Carey Thomas advanced the suffragist movement — but also white supremacy.
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.
Brace Yourselves for Three-Digit Temps in Philly
We’re dreading Wednesday afternoon’s forecast high.
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.
Report: Anti-Abortionists Leaving Flyers in KOP Wegmans
At least two customers said they found graphic handouts in products.
Following An ‘F’ Grade, All Pa. Schools Must Test for Lead
The other option? Informing students’ parents they will forgo the test.
Blaze Bernstein’s Accused Killer Charged With Hate Crime
The Orange County DA’s office said Samuel Woodward killed Bernstein for being gay.
Harrowgate Playground Selected As First Rebuild Project
Mayor Jim Kenney’s Rebuild initiative is finally becoming a reality.
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.
Maryland: “We’re Drowning in Pennsylvania’s Trash”
Maryland officials say pollution from the Susquehanna is tainting the Chesapeake Bay.
Here’s How Gerry Lenfest Made Philadelphia Better
In the words of Ed Rendell, Meryl Levitz, and 15 other prominent Philadelphians.
Antifa Protesters “Attack” Right-Wing Figures at Green Eggs Cafe
But only a glass of water was harmed.
The Real Trouble With Trigger Warnings
The impulse behind trigger warnings is a good one. But they’re now being used for a very different purpose.
