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.
Penn Student: Center City Taco Bell Used Racial Slur on Receipt
In Young Lee was called a “chink” on an order slip at the fast-food chain over the weekend.
Mistrial Declared in Joey Merlino’s Federal Racketeering Case
“Thank God for the jury,” said the (former?) Philly mobster as he left a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday.
Dive Bar Oscar’s Tavern Is Closed for Health Violations
You’ll have to go elsewhere to drink cheap beer for now.
PPA Proposes Fee for Regulating Taxis, Uber and Lyft
The organization said the potential move is important for public safety.
John DeBella Accused of Sexual Harassment by Former Co-Host
In a lawsuit, Jennifer Neill says the legendary Philly DJ subjected her to more than a decade of harassment.
Rhynhart Opens Sexual Harassment Reporting Line for City Employees
The city controller said she hopes the line will “give victims a voice.”
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.
Relax, Rocky Fans: Sylvester Stallone Is Not Actually Dead
Despite recent claims on Facebook, the actor is “still punching.”
ICE Criticized for Arresting Married Gay Man During Green Card Interview in Philly
Social justice organizations are calling on immigration officials to release Jose “Ivan” Nuñez.
Police: Teen Tried to Smuggle Gun Into North Philly School
The incident at a Mastery Charter K–8 campus happened a day after the Florida school shooting.
Chinese Officials Want Terracotta Warrior Thumb Thief “Severely Punished”
They have a bone to pick with the Franklin Institute.
Court-Imposed Congressional Map Could Benefit Pa. Democrats
But Republicans say they’ll likely attempt to challenge the new boundaries.
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.
Gridlock: Center City’s Traffic Apocalypse
Philly is thriving. Just don’t try going anywhere.
What’s In Store for the Free Library of Philadelphia?
Three exciting projects that Free Library prez Siobhan Reardon is working on.
Check It Out: The Philadelphian’s Guide to Local Libraries
Our libraries are about so much more than books these days.
