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.
We Need More Black Teachers. Here’s How to Make That Happen
Because Black teachers are critical for the success of Black students, we need to work even harder to recruit and retain them, says urban educator and writer Rann Miller.
Philly Today: Main Line Mom Racks Up 40 Million Views for Adorable Back-to-School Video
Plus: “Dr. Oz wears pants.” And more of the news the city is (or should be) talking about.
Can the First Philadelphia Polo Classic Make the City a Pony Town?
Work to Ride phenom Kareem Rosser is aiming to make the city a force in the polo world.
Philly Today: Local TV Outlets Have Officially Gone Queen Elizabeth Crazy
Plus, Wegmans ditches plastic, some Eagles and Phils news, and more of what the city is (or should be) talking about.
Can a Sex Shop Just Open In Your Neighborhood Without Permission?
NoLibs residents want to know now that Hustler Hollywood is invading their space. The answer isn’t a simple yes or no.
REC Philly Gets $2 Million Investment From Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for Miami Expansion
REC Miami will be the creative hub’s first location outside of Philly.
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: Merriam-Webster’s New Word List Is an Insult to the City
Plus: Fetterman to debate Oz. And more of what the city is (or should be) talking about.
Philly Today: PETA Trolls Pat’s and Geno’s, a Shoplifting Surge, and Pricey Eagles Tickets
Plus more of what the city is talking about.
Philly Today: Maria Resigns, Bad Bunny Tips $50,000, and New Soda Tax Research
Plus more of what the city is talking about.
Ya Fav Trashman Wants to Become Ya Fav City Councilman
Terrill Haigler, better known as Ya Fav Trashman, on why he’s running for City Council At-Large and how cleaning up trash in the city could improve everything from gun violence to educational attainment.
In Rare Win for Drivers, Numerous Delco Parking Meters Think Pennies Are Quarters
Now if we could only get PPA meters to do the same.
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’s 2023 Mayoral Election Season Starts Now
Between now and September 15th, expect other members of City Council to join Allan Domb in resigning to ponder the city’s top job. Here’s who we think will run, who probably won’t — and who might be bluffing.
Helen Gym Is Ready for Battle Over Roe, the Sixers and More
The current city councilmember and potential mayoral candidate talks abortion, authoritarianism and Abbott Elementary.
James Schultz: Mastriano Isn’t a Principled Conservative or Right for Pennsylvania
I’m a proud Republican. I’m backing Josh Shapiro.
A Camden Educator on Why His Students Crave the Truth
Teaching the truth equips young people with the knowledge of how we got here and empowers them to change the world.
