People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year.
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.
My inbox is overflowing with sales starting this week. Do your part to bring the economy back and start spending! Starting Friday and running through […]
A few months back, Milwaukee pulled a Philly and erected a statue in honor of the famous fictitious hero who best embodies the spirit of […]
A decade ago, Philadelphia was a Mexican-food wasteland. But a recent wave of immigration has brought with it a flurry of tiny taquerias serving regional […]
Weeks before Election Day, Local 98 boss John Dougherty sent a message to union members, 80 percent of whom are white: Don’t let Obama’s skin […]
D. Herbert Lipson Chairman, Philadelphia magazine, and “Off the Cuff” columnist; Philadelphia; 79
WHAT DOES ANYBODY do in City Hall? Will you tell me what anybody does over there? I came here in June of ’52. I was a […]
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.
