People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year.
Mahjong Mania: Why the Age-Old Game Has Taken Over Philly
From Old City to the Main Line, mahjong is drawing all ages together for strategic thrills and screen-free connection.
Maiken Scott Is From Germany But Has Horrible Taste in Beer
The host of WHYY’s The Pulse reveals her embarrassing beverage choice and how much weight she can deadlift.
Why Mo’ne Davis Is One of the Most Philly Athletes of All Time
Atop the mound of a sport men have dominated for going on 180 years, she, a Black girl from South Philly, represented a change, something bigger than herself.
Remembering Isaiah Zagar
A longtime friend and admirer reflects on Philly’s one-of-a-kind outsider artist, who died this week.
Charles Barkley’s Philadelphia Black History Month All-Stars: Part 4
A closer look at Black Philadelphians whose ideas, work, and courage left a lasting mark on our city
How to Save Market East (For Real This Time)
The most beleaguered corridor in Center City is due for yet another major makeover.
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.
Charles Barkley’s Philadelphia Black History Month All-Stars: Part 3
A closer look at Black Philadelphians whose ideas, work, and courage left a lasting mark on our city
Philadelphia Bar Bans Conservative Columnist Over Offensive Comments
People who post “all lives splatter” are apparently not welcome at Fergie’s Pub.
All the Philly People and Places in The Simpsons’ 800th Episode
From Dalessandro’s to Quinta Brunson to a fictitious park “honoring” Michael Vick. And, oh yes, Wawa.
Remembering Sandra Schultz Newman
The trailblazing, larger-than-life divorce lawyer and Philly character died this week.
Hey City Hall — When Are You Going to Clear the Bike Lanes?
And local car owners thought they had it bad.
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.
What Building REC Philly Taught Me About This City
REC Philly may have closed its doors, but its co-founder Dave Silver still believes the best is yet to come for our city’s immensely talented creatives.
Whose 250th Is This, Anyway?
As democracy teeters, are we really owning the Semiquincentennial?
Charles Barkley’s Philadelphia Black History Month All-Stars: Part 2
A closer look at Black Philadelphians whose ideas, work, and courage left a lasting mark on our city
Kensington Becomes Its Own Landlord
How one special sliver of the city is redefining what smart neighborhood development can look like in Philadelphia … and far beyond.
