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.
Philly Today: Bon Voyage, IKEA Boat
It sounds like the vessel is finally leaving us. Plus, Philly Mag readers weigh in on Pete Rose’s yucky legacy.
Six Historic Cemeteries Around Philadelphia
They’re grassy, shady, pretty — and lots of famous people are buried in them.
Philly Today: The Real Pete Rose Legacy Problem Has Nothing to Do With Gambling
Plus, a Main Line school district plummets in the latest rankings.
Philly Today: Utterly Theoretical Phillies World Series Tickets Start at $1,673
And that’s if you’d be willing to stand the whole (theoretical) game.
Philly-Area Republican Couple Threatened After Filming Kamala Harris Ad
The normally idyllic lives of these Main Line farmers changed after MSNBC spotlighted the commercial.
How a Wildflower Farm Tore This Bucolic Philly Suburb Apart
The wild tale of how one Chester County couple’s dream of selling peonies on their sprawling Willistown estate devolved into an epic feud
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: Mayor Parker Proves She Just Doesn’t Get It When It Comes to Chinatown
Plus, the Gayborhood comes out against the Sixers arena, too.
50 Years of Best of Philly: The Media
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Best of Philly, for every month of 2024 we’re taking a look back at some major categories and standout winners. Up now: our ink-stained comrades.
Philly Today: Philadelphia Homicides on Pace for Historic Low. No, Really!
The news Steve Keeley won’t tell you.
Philly Today: Here’s How to Get the City to Pick Up Your Big Trash
Make an appointment under a new program. Plus, the return of SEPTA parking fees.
If Patience Is a Virtue, What Is Our On-Demand World Teaching Our Children?
Life has not yet taught my children why waiting matters. I’m not sure it’s ever going to.
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.
David Boreanaz Talks His Philly-Famous Dad and Philly Sports
The actor son of longtime Action News personality Dave Roberts just embarked on the final season of his military TV series, SEAL Team.
No, You Can’t Recall Philadelphia’s Mayor Over Her Sixers Arena Deal
And answers to other burning questions in the wake of her controversial announcement.
Philly Today: Why Our Airport Was Just Ranked Worst in the Country
We’re bested by miserable Chicago-Midway and freaking LaGuardia
Mayor Cherelle Parker Announces Support of 76ers Arena in Center City
“I wholeheartedly believe it is the right deal for the people of Philadelphia,” Parker said of 76 Place.
