People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
The activist and lawyer says that the PPA, which runs the traffic camera program, is a “street thug.”
Can John Fry Revive Temple?
The former Drexel president has built his legacy reshaping not just universities, but the neighborhoods they call home.
Governor Shapiro Throws SEPTA a $153 Million Life Preserver
The cavalry rode to SEPTA’s rescue today and pulled it back from the fiscal cliff.
Philly Today: Rampant Rodent Feces Shut Down South Philly Bar
Plus, the completely unnecessary return of Roy Rogers restaurants.
What Leaders Can Learn From Josh Shapiro
I don’t know if he’ll run for president in four years, but he has an admirable ability to bring people together.
Massage Therapist Gets Probation in South Philly Sexual Assault Case
He can thank his accuser, who tells Philly Mag, “I wasn’t out for revenge.”
Philly Today: Comcast Is Ditching MSNBC and Other Cable Channels It Owns
Plus, Philly gets Uber XXL and our own TKTS ticketing booth.
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.
Philly Today: How the City’s New Twice-a-Week Trash Collection Works
Plus, crime does pay if you’re a Philly politician.
Metropolitan Opera Visits South Philly to Find America’s Future Opera Stars
Queen Village’s Settlement Music School was the place to be earlier this month.
Philly Today: The Looming SEPTA Strike Apocalypse
Plus, Penn vending machines now give out Narcan, emergency birth control, and sleep masks.
I Love My Kid, But How Long Am I Supposed to Keep His Baby Teeth?
When childhood memories become “love clutter”
Philly Today: Neighbors Grapple with Swastika Flag In Philly Burbs
Alas, there’s not much you can do about it, as the residents are now learning.
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.
Philly Today: Finally, a Class-Action Lawsuit Over a Cheesesteak
Plus, is Macy’s leaving Center City?
What SEPTA’s Next GM Must Do to Avoid Doomsday
First, get money. Then, push for more change.
Philly Today: Delco Man Charged In “Chilling” Waldron Mercy Academy Threats
The Main Line school was in lockdown on Thursday.
Philly Today: Your Wawa Tumbler Might Be Trying to Hurt You
Plus, the Main Line town with the hottest housing market.
