People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
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.
Colman Domingo Is (Finally) About to Become a Household Name
The West Philly actor has a very busy spring planned, beginning with hosting Saturday Night Live this week.
Celebrating the Most Talented Curtis Institute Graduates
Plus, a look at the prestigious Rittenhouse school’s rising stars, including a 14-year-old who insists on remaining mononymous..
Paul Offit vs. RFK Jr. Is the Battle of Our Times
How Philly’s leading vaccine doctor became MAHA’s public enemy number one
Pierre Robert’s Entire Record Collection Will Be for Sale for One Day Only
Best of Philly-winning record store Vinyl Chickie has acquired the “pristine” set of 400 albums.
Help Hard-Paddling South Philly Dragon Boat Teens Get to Taiwan
The team has qualified for the Dragon Boat World Championship in Hualien, Taiwan in August. Now they just have to pay for it.
The Great Philly Mag Semiquincentennial Quiz: Part 3
Test your Philly history knowledge. This month: William Penn and the Quakers!
Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope
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.
Ministry of Awe Founder Talks Murals, Philly Grit, and Being an Artist in 2026 America
Meet Meg Saligman, who likes to paint big. Really big.
Citizen Of The Week: Christina Kallas-Saritsoglou, Philly AIDS Thrift
For more than 20 years, the co-founder of Philly AIDS Thrift has been selling people’s old, unwanted stuff — resulting in more than $5 million of good.
How Should We Memorialize Pierre Robert?
A Rittenhouse bench, a mural, and a street renaming are all in the works. What about a statue?
Candidate Crib Sheet: The Race to Replace Dwight Evans
From the son of a former mayor to a famous doctor to a high-profile state representative, here’s what you need to know before you head to the polls.
Scenes From the Third “No Kings” Protest in Philadelphia
Thousands of protestors marched up the Parkway on Saturday, one of several rallies held all over the country.
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.
Why Philly Needs an Ona Judge Day
Philadelphia has a chance to preserve history in bigger, bolder ways by honoring the woman who escaped slavery under President George Washington.
Anonymous Philadelphians Reveal Their Finances to Us
How Philadelphians across the socioeconomic spectrum spend, scrimp, save, and live on the money they’ve got.
Philly’s Economy Is Growing — But People’s Lives Aren’t Getting Better
When it comes to creating well-paying jobs that grow and support a middle class, Philly has lost the plot.
PBS’s Geoff Bennett Revisits the “Golden Age” of ’90s Black Sitcoms in His New Book
The South Jersey-born co-host of PBS NewsHour discusses Bill Cosby, the Fresh Prince, Richard Pryor, Quinta Brunson, and his book Black Out Loud.
