People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
’Tis the season for Jeff Bezos masks and angry pumpkins.
Philly Today: Kamala Harris Pulling Out All the Stops on the Parkway Tonight
You either want to be outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art tonight — or as far away from it as humanly possible.
No B.S.: Let’s Talk About All the Over-the-Top Campaign Efforts in Philly
Owens: If our politicians truly want to save democracy, they need to champion it more than every four years. I’ve got ideas for how they can do that.
Guns, God, and Greeley: Three Days in a Poconos MAGA Cult
Weeks before Election Day, some of Donald Trump’s fringiest fans descended on Pennsylvania’s popular mountain destination. Armed to the teeth.
How One Philadelphia Prison Could Change Incarceration in America
A ground-breaking partnership between Drexel and the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is revolutionizing the U.S. prison system.
How to Deal With Inevitable Election Day Problems In Philadelphia
Keep this extensive guide handy on Election Day.
Ed Rendell Drops His Own Jewish Deli Political Ad
Plus: One of those anti-Trump Trump statues landed (briefly) in Philly, and more intrigue about what’s happening at the Art Museum on Monday.
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.
Thousands of Philadelphians Need to Fix Their Mail-In Ballots
Plus: A beloved South Jersey bakery is calling it quits, and we say farewell to B101 listener Teri Garr.
Philly Today: Fox 29 Strikes First in Silly Winter Weather Report Battle
Plus, a downright warm Philly Halloween.
50 Years of Best of Philly: Politics
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Best of Philly, we’re taking a look back. For this month’s BOP50, our power players.
30 Must-Visit Pennsylvania State Historical Markers
There are nearly 600 markers in Philadelphia and its collar counties. These should get you started on a historical deep dive.
The Battle We Didn’t Expect: Larry Krasner vs. Elon Musk
“Musk must be stopped,” writes Krasner in a just-filed court document. Plus, Kamala Harris had quite the Sunday in Philly.
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: Kamala Harris and Anderson Cooper Descend Upon Delco Tonight
Their last live interaction was a wee bit stressful. Plus, Trump is heading to Delco, too. No, not to McDonald’s.
Philly Today: Someone Give This Woman On South Street an Anti-PPA Hero Award
Yes, there’s video. Plus, whose lifespan will be longer: the Portal or hitchBOT (RIP)?
Tom Corbett’s Crusade: Conquering the Big Lie
Can the most recent Republican to serve as Pennsylvania governor convince millions of Americans that our elections aren’t rigged?
18 Awesome Philly-Area High School Programs for Your Awesome Kid
From app development to underwater robotics to slam poetry
