People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
Literary agents, best-selling authors, and industry conveners — they’re having some of their biggest successes in Philly.
There Was Only One Choice for Most Philly Athlete of All Time: Allen Iverson
The defiance. The swagger. The resilience. No one embodied Philadelphia more than AI.
The Philadelphia Flower Show, By the Numbers
We break down the data from this year’s show and shows of the past.
How Bobby Clarke and the Broad Street Bullies Became Immortal
The only Flyers teams to win a Stanley Cup defined what Philly grit looked like for a generation.
The Philadelphia School District’s Snow Day Madness
A frustrated SDP parent “fixes” the communication sent from the school district to parents about yesterday’s snow day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
