People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
’Tis the season for Jeff Bezos masks and angry pumpkins.
Philly Today: People Are Actually Watching the I-95 Repair Livestream
Plus, the principal of Girls’ High proves to be a real killjoy.
Why Are 30,000 People Studying Poetry Online With This Guy?
Poetry’s dead? The acolytes of Penn prof Al Filreis’s ModPo course would beg to differ.
Philly Today: White Starbucks Manager Wins $25 Million In Lawsuit
Plus, Herr’s releases more “Philly” flavored potato chips.
Philly Today: Here’s How Philadelphia Cast Its Write-In Votes for Mayor
Plus, the latest on the I-95 collapse.
Philly Today: The “Remarkable Devastation” of the I-95 Collapse
Plus, about those ugly Center City game-piece sculptures…
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.
Feds Charge Harriton High School English Teacher with Child Porn
Jeremy Schobel allegedly posed as a teenage girl to obtain explicit photos and videos from actual teenage girls.
Philly Today: When Will It End?!
Grounded flights. Masochistic joggers. And lots and lots of photos of the sun.
This Philly Comedian Refuses to Apologize When He Offends
Tu Rae headlines Punch Line this month.
CAPA Parents and Students Want to Know What Happened to Their Principal
Neither the principal nor the school district will explain her absence.
Philly Mag Wins 4 City and Regional Magazine Awards
We took home awards in categories ranging from best food writing to best reader service. Read the award-winning work here.
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.
New Committee of Seventy CEO Lauren Cristella on Her Historic Appointment and Takeaways From the Primary
We chat with her about making history, what went wrong with that independent Democratic mayoral candidate poll, and how her organization is gearing voters up for 2024.
Philadelphia Crushes the James Beard Awards
Plus, Ocean City continues to become even less fun than we ever imagined.
Philly Today: Roots Picnic Brings Surprise Performances to South Philly and Fairmount Park
Plus, another Christopher Columbus lawsuit. And the horror of clinging jellyfish at the Jersey Shore.
Mothers are fretting that their adult sons aren’t married yet. But the kids are alright.
