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.
One Easy Revenue-Raising Idea for Philly
There are only two options for generating more money to fund schools and city services — and one is clearly better than the other.
Dave Grohl Gives Hooters Drummer a Huge Moment at Surprise Foo Fighters Show
Main Line musician David Uosikkinen taught the band’s new drummer when the latter was just a kid.
The Creative Force Behind Bok Is Taking on Broad Street
The city’s most soulful developer takes on her most important project yet: breathing new life into the former UArts campus.
Everybody Wants to Know if Philly’s Jeopardy! Champ Is Single
The answer is, well, a little bit complicated. Greg Shahade is polyamorous.
Jennifer Weiner on 25 Years of Good in Bed
Best-selling Philly author Jennifer Weiner looks back her very personal debut novel.
Mother’s Day Is an Unhappy Day for Millions – One West Philly Woman Wants to Help
How Meirav Ong’s “grief weaving” may give you some much needed solace.
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 Chess Master Talks Defeating Jamie Ding on Jeopardy!
Rittenhouse Square resident Greg Shahade ended the champ’s 31-game winning streak on Monday night.
From Rocky to Rizzo: Monument Expert Paul Farber Talks Statues and Public Spaces
The founder of Monument Lab just opened a new exhibit at the Art Museum that explores the concept of public commemoration.
Remembering Philly Fashion Icon Ann Gitter
Philly Mag’s former style editor on Ann Gitter, the iconic owner of longtime womenswear boutique Knit Wit, who died on April 14th
Inside One South Philly Couple’s Cat Nightmare
$40,000 in attorney fees and 20 visits from the PSPCA have not conquered the stench that is ruining their lives. “I don’t want to live like this,” says their neighbor, the cat owner.
Emma Copley Eisenberg Talks Fat Liberation, South Philly, and Her Brand-New Book
The acclaimed South Philly novelist is back with a new work of fiction, set in and around Philadelphia.
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.
Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official
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.
Don’t Look Now … But Philly Is Safe
How the hell did that happen? And why is the mayor not taking more credit for it?
It Is Now Safe to Care About the Flyers
In a season full of ups and downs, first-year head coach Rick Tocchet and an unexpected core of rising stars has given the city’s most devoted fan base hope.
Stateside Live! Is Getting a $20 Million Glow-Up in Time for Philly’s Biggest Summer
A rooftop bar, a concert stage, and more ways to watch the game — here’s what’s changing at the Sports Complex ahead of a very busy summer.
