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: Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, and … Crabfries
Oh, and JD Vance in a wrestling arena. Just another Tuesday in Philadelphia.
Philly Today: So What’s Next for Josh Shapiro?
Plus, a woman with a 3.5 hour commute. That’s one way!
Philly Today: Josh Shapiro Facing Lots of Criticism As VP Search Narrows
Plus, a wet week ahead?
Anthony Roth Costanzo Is Here to Save Opera in Philly
Can one of the world’s best countertenors and the new head of Opera Philadelphia leverage his A-list global connections to make opera here not just viable but … exciting?
Philly Today: What Josh Shapiro Told Us About Running for President One Day
Plus, yet another bar that doesn’t serve alcohol.
Philly Today: Here Comes Kamala Harris … With Her VP Pick!
The pair will hit Philadelphia for a big rally next week.
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: Meet the Main Line Woman Investigating the Trump Assassination Attempt
Plus, could one Montco guy tank Shapiro’s veep chances?
Philly Today: Howard Eskin Is “Truly Sorry,” Everybody
Plus, does Philadelphia need or want an ice cream museum?
Allan Domb: Why Crime in Philadelphia Is Plummeting
Credit goes to Mayor Parker — and to our outstanding new police commissioner, Kevin Bethel, who’s proving himself to be one of the country’s best.
Philly Today: It Sounds Like Mayor Parker’s Back to Work Plan Isn’t Going So Well
“It’s been pure chaos,” one city worker tells Philly Mag.
Preston and Steve from WMMR’s Morning Show Tell All
From sex toy races to secret musical pleasures. (The Spice Girls?!)
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: Hype Builds Around Josh Shapiro as Kamala Harris Ponders Running Mate
Plus, city workers are “pissed” about returning to the office. Shocker.
Experience the Summer Games — vicariously — here in Philly.
You’ll Soon Be Able to Cruise from Philly to Bermuda for $1,200
There’s a Quebec City cruise, too. Service doesn’t begin until 2026. But you can book your voyage now.
