People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
’Tis the season for Jeff Bezos masks and angry pumpkins.
Philly Today: PECO Says Some Customers Won’t Have Power Until Saturday
Plus, a Delco cheesesteak shop bans the most hated Flyers player in recent memory.
Philly Today: Forget William Penn – Let’s Finally Rip Down This Monument
Plus, the latest Forbes list of our richest rich.
Philly Today: South Street Is About to Get Even Trashier
A neighborhood org is removing 34 trash cans from the area without a replacement plan. Here’s why. Plus, a shakeup at the Inquirer.
Philly Today: Al Schmidt Won’t Remove Trump From Pennsylvania Ballot
Plus, mandatory masking returns to the Main Line amid health concerns.
About Last Night: Cherelle Parker Celebrates Becoming Philly’s 100th Mayor in Style
After being sworn in and signing her first executive orders, Parker continued the festivities at the Fillmore — and Philly showed up.
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.
WHYY Ordered to Give Fired Comedian His Job Back
The broadcaster terminated the former Pulse producer after his “offensive” online comedy videos came to light.
5 Big Predictions for Philly Politics in 2024
Politics-as-usual in Philadelphia is about to get turned upside down. Here are the stories that will dominate the year ahead.
Philly Today: The Mummers Came and Not Without Controversy
Plus, is that actual snow we see in the forecast?!
The Best Philadelphia Magazine Long Reads of 2023
Cheesesteaks in Pakistan, investigations into Philadelphia’s biggest institutions, and, of course, plenty of sports. It’s our roundup of our favorite stories from 2023!
Low Cut Connie’s Adam Weiner Dislikes Phish As Much As You Do
The frontman and pianist talks music, South Philly, and being buds with Elton John.
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.
Nolan Patrick, Cursed Flyers Phenom, Subject of Retirement Reports
Also: Bradley Cooper’s high-school reunion, Philly makes an uncredited cameo in Hulu holiday movie, and a huge night for Embiid and Maxey.
Plan For Capping Vine Street Expressway Falls Into Place
Plus: The Mummers Parade wins “most festive and fun” and AI thinks Eagles fans can’t handle a loss.
Ricardo, the Bull Who Got Loose on NJ Transit, Is Now a Giftable Plushie
Plus: The Eagles threw too long, the Sixers came up short, and Jefferson is getting larger
Widespread Flooding Inundates Philadelphia Region
Also: Sixers, secret keys, a demoted Eagle, and a mysterious sandwich
