People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Literary agents, best-selling authors, and industry conveners — they’re having some of their biggest successes in Philly.
R. Eric Thomas Returns to Philly to Debut “Mrs. Harrison”
The Barrymore Award–winning playwright chats about just how much he misses us.
Pa. Attorney General Wants to Reinstate Charges in Penn State Hazing Death
Josh Shapiro has filed to appeal a ruling that dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against five former fraternity brothers.
Police Chief: Man Toting AR-15 Was Trying to Provoke “Debate”
Abington’s head of police chastised the unidentified firearm owner for causing “unnecessary alarm” on Monday.
Bernie Sanders Will Rally in Philadelphia on Friday
He’ll join lieutenant governor candidate John Fetterman at City Hall.
Amtrak’s Audit of 30th Street Station Raises Serious Security Concerns
Nobody with the railroad service has keys to lock the building after hours.
Southwest Crew Who Landed Damaged Plane at PHL Will Meet With Trump
The crew executive an emergency landing at PHL on April 17th.
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.
Philly Likely to Appeal Order to Release Amazon HQ2 Bid
A state agency has ruled that the city must release its full pitch to Amazon within 30 days.
Eagles Fan Launches GoFundMe to Change Draft Pick’s Name
Having this tight end’s first name in Philly could be troublesome …
City Begins $12M Restoration Project on Lincoln Drive
Roadwork is expected to continue until at least the end of 2019.
It’s About Time Birds Got a Little Respect
As we celebrate the Year of the Bird, Liz Spikol on our feathered friends.
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.
Best Thing: The Process Panned Out
Oh ye of little faith …
First Lawsuit Filed Against Southwest After Emergency Landing at PHL
A California woman who was aboard the diverted flight is suing the airliner for negligence and “willful, wanton, and outrageous misconduct.”
Day of Silence: What It Means for These Philly-Area Students
We spoke with two Shipley students on why they’re choosing to take a vow of silence to highlight the silencing of LGBTQ people in school environments.
The Coyote Captured in South Philly Has Been Euthanized
Police believe it was the same coyote caught in Mayfair this week.
