People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
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.
LGBTQ Event of the Week
Our pick: the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus “Tinseltown Tidings” concert.
I Love My Job: School of Rock Philadephia GM Jace Miller
A guy who gets to teach kids how to be rock stars. What could be better than that?
Despite Cyclist’s Death, City Won’t Promise Protected Lane on Spruce
Here’s what officials had to say about protected bike lanes on Spruce Street.
Man Charged With Attacking Interracial Lesbian Couple in Brewerytown
Police say the man told the women that they’d get AIDS due to their lifestyle before pointing his gun at one woman’s head.
All of Philly Right Now: “Did You Just Feel That Earthquake?”
A 4.1 magnitude quake, centered in Delaware, rumbled in Philly a little before 5 p.m.
If All Goes Well, This Is the Last Time You’ll Hear About Mike Rossi
“I’m glad it’s over,” the Boston Marathon Dad tells Philly Mag outside a Philadelphia courtroom.
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.
Suit: Eagles Player Fletcher Cox Sent These X-Rated Texts to My Wife
A North Carolina man has sued Cox over a torrid affair the defensive tackle allegedly had with the man’s 29-year-old spouse.
Philly Woman Sues Gym Over Sexual Assault by Ex-Con Personal Trainer
He had previously pleaded guilty to rape and indecent assault charges.
Hillary Clinton Wants to Tell Philly “What Happened”
Her book tour will stop at the Kimmel Center on Thursday.
Council Bill Would Prohibit Bulletproof Glass at Convenience Stores
Councilwoman Cindy Bass says Philly can do a better job regulating its glut of “stop and go” stores.
100 Cyclists Form Human Wall on Spruce Street Bike Lane
A woman was struck and killed while using the lane on Tuesday.
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.
Police ID 15-Year-Old Found Burned Atop SEPTA Train
Police found 15-year-old Raekwon Jones at Jefferson Station on Friday.
Pennsylvania AG Josh Shapiro: “Protecting Students Is A Must”
The state’s chief law enforcement spoke on campus safety at Drexel.
Could Protected Bike Lanes Have Saved This Cyclist’s Life?
A woman was struck and killed by a trash truck in Center City on Tuesday.
Prince Harry’s Interracial Marriage to Meghan Markle Will Intensify Racism, Not Fix It
The media is peddling the narrative that centuries of colonialism can be erased with a simple “I do.” To which I say: tosh.
