People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Why this chapter of our city’s story might be our best since, well, 1776
This Quaker Sex Ed Teacher Says Your Kids Need to Be Porn-Literate
As pornography is ever more accessible, Al Vernacchio’s approach to sex education is exactly what the sexologist ordered.
We Think We Just Found Donald Trump’s Dream Bar in Philadelphia
A new sign at a longstanding Philly watering hole has some of the neighborhood’s newcomers outraged.
Soon You’ll Be Able to Get Woodsy on the Schuylkill River Trail
It only makes sense that the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education’s 340 acres link with the nearby Schuylkill River Trail.
Maybe the Phillie Phanatic Is Hotter Than We Thought
The folks at Jezebel asked: Would you have sex with the Phanatic? And Twitter has answered … yes?
Friday Is National Donut Day, and You Know What That Means
Here’s where you can score freebies — and one-day-only donuts from FedNuts.
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.
Mazzoni Center to Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegation Involving Former Executive
Upper-level managers at the LGBTQ nonprofit were first made aware of the allegation during Tuesday’s LGBTQ State of the Union.
Pa. and N.J. Are the Worst States for Lyme Disease
They experienced the most Lyme disease cases in the U.S. in 2016.
Did Internet Sleuths Solve the Bryan Colangelo Twitter Mystery?
The saga surrounding the general manager of the 76ers and some anonymous Twitter accounts continues.
Man Accused of Punching Horse Outside Eagles Game Sues Eagles, Cops
Andrew Tornetta insists he’s no horse-puncher and says that he’s the real victim here.
Escaped Zoo Peacocks That Caused Scene on I-76 Are Still on the Lam
Zoo officials say they will work with police to corral the missing flock on Thursday.
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.
VIDEO: Wildwood Police Release Beach Arrest Body Cam Footage
A series of three videos depicts the arrest of 20-year-old Emily Weinman from the lead officer’s POV.
Philly’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Is Officially Open
Customers flooded Restore Integrative Wellness in Fishtown on Wednesday.
GALAEI’s Interim Executive Director Addresses Transgender Employee Demotions
Fran Cortes has spoken with the GALAEI board about concerns over the downsizing of the nonprofit’s Trans Equity Project.
Was the Sixers GM Using Anonymous Twitter Accounts to Criticize Players?
The team says it has launched an internal investigation into the “serious” allegations raised against Bryan Colangelo.
