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.
The 12th Street Gym Officially Closes Tonight
The landmark Gayborhood gym is shutting down abruptly amid new building ownership and legal woes.
Philly Police: We’re Not Wasting Time Greasing Any More Poles
The Crisco turned out to be about as effective as Velcro.
PAFA Declines to Remove Chuck Close Exhibit After Sexual Harassment Allegations
Some students are pushing the institution to end its current show.
Uh-Oh: The Curse of Billy Penn May Be Back to Haunt Us
An analysis of the photographic evidence.
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.
Officials Just Helped an Undocumented Mom Send Her Kids to School
Carmela Hernandez and her four children have sought sanctuary in a North Philly church for six weeks.
Report: Suspect in Penn Student’s Murder Has Neo-Nazi Ties
According to ProPublica, Samuel Woodward is “an avowed neo-Nazi” and member of a violent extremist group.
GALAEI’s Trans Equity Project Receives $25,000 Grant
The funding will support the 15-year-old program’s ongoing HIV/AIDS prevention work and transgender advocacy efforts.
Vote Now: What’s the Best Philly Icon?
We asked five influential Philadelphians to pick the thing or person that best represents our city. The winner gets a Best of Philly award. And you have the final say.
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.
Whatever Happened to Generation X?
The “slacker” generation of Philadelphians is feeling overworked and overwhelmed. But their chill approach to life might be just what we need.
A Man in Full: D. Herbert Lipson
Philly Mag writers and editors look back on the life of the father of the city magazine.
