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.
Philly Doesn’t Want to Tell You What It Promised Amazon for HQ2
Here’s why secrecy surrounding the city’s HQ2 bid should concern you.
The State of Philly’s State Flags Is a Metaphor for Our Troubled Times
The display on South Broad — introduced by Ed Rendell ahead of the 2000 RNC — basically went south after the 2016 DNC.
Mummers Voted Top Holiday Parade in the Country
Our slovenly but beloved New Year’s Day bacchanal ranked first in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice poll.
Carson Wentz Is Done for the Season: Philly Reacts
Sure, the Eagles won the NFC East. But the loss of our star QB set social media ablaze.
The Philadelphia Orchestra Performed “Fly, Eagles, Fly”
Members congratulated the new NFC East champs on Sunday.
The Unending Exhaustion of “Uncomfortable” Conversations About Race
A community event on the issue of race was itself a textbook example of white privilege.
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.
What’s It Like to Wear the Big Red Suit?
A few Philly-based santas were happy to open up.
Best Thing This Week: Mike Buckmire’s Big Shot
The walk-on for the number one team in the country — a Germantown Friends alum — comes through.
Check Out These Very Merry (And Over the Top) SEPTA Holiday Buses
One looks like the Mystery Machine, and another was inspired by a Disney ride …
Christian Music Fest Founder Charged With Sexually Assaulting Children
Harry Thomas, the South Jersey pastor behind the Creation Festival, was arrested on Wednesday.
Police Charge 13-Year-Old Caught With Gun at Society Hill School
Gen. George A. McCall Elementary was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning when the weapon was discovered.
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.
Pa. Auditor: Poor PPA Management Cost Philly Schools $78 Million
Officials are calling for the PPA’s entire board to resign.
Five Below Tells Rolled Ice Cream Company 10 Below to Get a New Name
The Philly-based discount store giant has filed a federal lawsuit against the Rittenhouse Square ice cream shop.
Where Philly Took Lyft in 2017
You may be surprised by a few of the ride-share company’s most popular destinations.
For #NoSavesies 2017, the PPD Channeled “Stranger Things”
Alas, a ”grammatically terrible sign that threatens violence” will not save you from a fine.
