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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: Your Wawa Tumbler Might Be Trying to Hurt You
Plus, the Main Line town with the hottest housing market.
How Did Philly Dog Culture Get So Out of Control?
Pups are everywhere these days, thanks to indulgent owners and business proprietors.
Philly Today: Bob Brady Lashes Out at Kamala Harris Campaign In the Blame Game
And the campaign disses him as well.
Philly Today: Meet the Philly Neighborhood That Loved Donald Trump the Most on Election Day
Plus, some completely election-free news.
