People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Literary agents, best-selling authors, and industry conveners — they’re having some of their biggest successes in Philly.
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.
Rich Main Liner Learns the Hard Way Not to Exploit Poor People
Of course, house arrest ain’t so bad when you’ve got a house like this.
Have Philly Cabs Finally Figured Out How to Defeat Uber?
Three prominent taxi companies are plotting major changes.
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.
Father, Grandmother Charged After 3-Year-Old Shoots Self
Officials are urging gun owners to buy locks for their weapons.
Police: Man Stabbed Victim Over Parking in Spring Garden
Officials say the incident occurred within steps of the Barnes Foundation.
Police, FBI Search for Alleged Center City Bank Robber
The suspect is considered armed and dangerous.
Everybody Relax: Al Sharpton Is Coming to Philly to Help Meek Mill
The good reverend is the latest in a series of high-profile Meek Mill defenders.
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.
