People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
The activist and lawyer says that the PPA, which runs the traffic camera program, is a “street thug.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gardening for Good: Grave Gardening at The Woodlands
At The Woodlands, a volunteer-staffed program restores flowers to cradle graves and builds community in the process.
The Editors’ Cut: What We’re Reading, Watching, Doing, and Liking This Week
Hot recs from the Philly Mag staff
Philly’s Driverless Future Is Here, Whether We’re Ready or Not
As Waymo taxis prepare to launch here, urgent questions about safety, jobs, and who this technology actually serves still need to be answered.
