People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Why this chapter of our city’s story might be our best since, well, 1776
Main Line Dad Shocked Over Police Incident at Local Park
“Ardmore is changing,” says Adam Washington. “And not for the better.”
I’ve Lived in Kensington for Years. Here’s My Review of Long Bright River
References to Wawa, Yuengling, Tastykakes and the Mummers can’t save this new Peacock crime series from being a slogfest.
Philly Today: Severe Assault Inside South Philadelphia Planet Fitness Locker Room
Plus, our MAGA friends will just love this climate change-focused drag show on ice.
Philly Today: Is This Local Spot One of the 100 Greatest Places in the World?
So says TIME magazine. Plus, the reviews are in for Long Bright River.
PennDOT’s Plan to Widen I-95 Through South Philly
The construction of the interstate 60 years ago was a catastrophe of urban planning. So why make the road even bigger?
Open Streets Is Coming Back! But Why Does It Have to Go?
Walkers get Rittenhouse Row to themselves on four Sundays next month, but it shouldn’t stop there.
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.
Rebuilding the Democratic Party Begins and Ends With Reform
Democrats need to reconstruct their party with the purpose of delivering the government reforms that allow them to deliver for all Americans, writes Northeast Philly Rep. Jared Solomon.
Philly Today: Meet the Main Line Woman Determined to Take Down Tesla
Plus, behold the Box Demon. And a new Philly TV show.
Philly Man Accused of Scary Teen Sextortion Scheme
The charges involve a 14-year-old girl and a cell phone filled with more than a thousand disturbing images.
Philly Today: Do We Really Need a New $20 Million Monument?
Plus, the Eagles are going to the White House. And the Trump admin targets local colleges but, oddly, not Penn.
Talking TV and Philly With Long Bright River Actor John Doman
The Philly-born and -raised performer, who didn’t start acting until his 40s, has a pivotal role in the brand-new Peacock series.
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.
Philly Today: I’m Never Flying Southwest Out of Philadelphia Again
Plus, a thwarted meat heist. (Yes, meat heist.) And Will Smith gets a Philly street.
Philly Today: ICE (Surprise!) Finds No Murderers or Rapists at Local Market
Agents did, however, make four arrests.
How This Philly Woman Quickly Scored a Visa to Live in Mexico
It’s a cheap and easy process — but there are some hurdles.
Lawmakers Hear the Case for Public Transportation Funding
Witnesses at a hearing told state House and City Council members that funding mass transit is essential.
