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.
Women in Power: How Philly Measures Up
At ThinkFest, hear how women benefit Philly (and how Philly can benefit women).
Pa. AG: Philly Uber Driver Helped Rescue Human Trafficking Victim
Officials say the driver took the victim to police after she broke down in his car.
Police: Man Fired Bullets Into Group of Teens
Officials say one teen was killed and a 12-year-old was injured.
A City Councilman’s Field Trip
Why play dress-up when you can see the real thing?
Documents Show NAACP Head Routinely Touted Affiliation During Soda Tax Campaign
Rodney Muhammad has repeatedly denied that his paid pro–soda tax work in 2016 was related to his position.
Republican Power Broker, CEO Found Dead in Delaware River
Fred Anton’s body was pulled from the waters on Thursday.
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.
There Were 267 Drunk-Driving Arrests in One N.J. “Dry” Town Last Year
Some of the state’s dry towns have equal — or higher — rates of DWI arrests than neighboring “wet” towns.
Kenney Administration Will Move the Rizzo Statue … Somewhere
The process will take at least six months.
Are Philly’s New Wi-Fi Kiosks Going to Spy on You?
A Philly hacker is worried about the city’s just-approved “Link” kiosks.
ThinkFest Preview: Why Philly’s Arts Scene Is Booming
Join playwright James iJames and the Barnes’ Thom Collins.
Republican DA Candidate Hired Consultant Who Pleaded Guilty to Assaulting His Girlfriend
The same consultant painted Larry Krasner as soft on crime.
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.
OPINION: Why the FOP Wants Larry Krasner to Lose
The DA candidate’s election could mean a sizable reduction in overtime pay and a tougher stance on police abuse.
“I put him in a headlock,” says West Philly’s Jacquelyn Blough. “And then I beat him to a pulp.”
Michael Smerconish on Our Polarized Nation
The passionate, popular CNN and SiriusXM host will drop his logic at this year’s ThinkFest.
