People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
’Tis the season for Jeff Bezos masks and angry pumpkins.
Philly Mag Nominated for 2024 National Magazine Award
In February 2023, we published feature celebrating the mighty hoagie. Now, the American Society of Magazine Editors is praising our story.
Philly Today: Sylvester Stallone Set to Film Movie in Philadelphia Again
No, it has nothing to do with boxing. Plus, infamous Philly cop learns fate.
Josh Shapiro for President?
Could our governor — the savior of I-95 — one day hold the most powerful office in the free world? People are talking.
Philly Today: State Rep. Kevin Boyle’s Legal Predicament Might Not Be Over, Police Chief Says
Plus, a look at vastly different Philadelphia snowfall totals from Tuesday.
Philly Today: Feds Crack Down on Rogue South Philly Drone Pilot
Plus, Philly is planning “the most epic Rocky celebration of all time.”
Philly Today: Democrat Kevin Boyle Caught on Video in Tirade at Local Bar
Plus, PATCO’s “ghost station” to reopen in mere months.
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: Wild Biker Cody Heron Pleads Guilty in Infamous Road Rage Case
His lawyer hopes a boot camp program could have him out by early 2025.
Philly Today: Mayor’s Office Learns Not to Mess with Librarians
Plus, the weirdest news you’ll hear all week. (We hope.)
Philly Today: NAACP Tells City School to End Ban on “Big Afros”
Plus, Rochelle Bilal campaign goes all conspiracy-theory on the Inquirer.
Philly Today: A Bizarre Rochelle Bilal Mystery Emerges
Plus, why Philly might go nuts on July 4, 2026.
Fight Like a Girl: The New Wave of High-School Wrestling
Just three years after the founding of the first girls’ high-school wrestling team in Pennsylvania, nearly 200 squads now compete.
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: Ocean City Is About to Get Even Less Fun
Plus, who keeps $100,000 sitting around in their house? In Delco?!
Meet the Philly Super-Musician Up for Two Grammys on Sunday
Adam Blackstone, who performs at the Super Bowl just one week after going to the Grammys, talks working with Rihanna and eating lobster rolls in Rittenhouse.
Philly Today: There’s a New Weather Woman in Town
Plus: A reminder to behave on airplanes. Or at least keep your pants on.
Other Than a Sixers Arena, What Would You Build at Market East?
A workshop over the weekend attempted to answer that very question.
