Video: The DNC chair said there are 18,500 hotel rooms a 15-minute walk from the Wells Fargo Center; we tried to find one
The 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philly begins almost exactly one year from now at the Wells Fargo Center. To mark the occasion, Billy Penn decided to engage in a fact-checking mission of DNC chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s comment about hotels being really, really close to the Wells Fargo Center for the sake of any delegate, media member or political junkie who plans to attend.
Ya Fav Trashman is writing a children’s book about sanitation workers and the power of clean streets
He’s looking to raise upwards of $10,000 for printing costs, with hopes of getting the book in the hands of over 30,000 children.
Weavers Way eyes Germantown for a big new grocery store, the co-op’s fourth
The member-supported supermarket’s Mt. Airy flagship is overwhelmed by demand.
Philadelphians seek help with bullet damage to cars as shootings continue
Neither the city or state offers assistance, and repairs can be costly.
Lard bread comes to Philly, thanks to the city’s top pizza-makers
We sampled creations from Pizza Jawn, Down North Pizza, Pizza Plus, and Freelance Pizza — and you can try them this weekend.
How racial profiling drove away Philly’s first heavyweight boxing champion
"I'd rather be a lamppost in Denver than the mayor of Philadelphia."
Latino life in Philly is underrepresented — so what should we report on?
Send us your questions and suggestions.
La vida latina en Filadelfia es subrepresentada, entonces, ¿sobre qué debemos reportar?
Queremos tus preguntas y sugerencias.
Where to find late-night sweets: 10 dessert cafes in Philadelphia
Looking to spice up date night? Go out for a treat.
Take the Philly trivia quiz and test your local knowledge
24 questions about everything Philadelphia
The Philadelphia ties of the Soviet refusenik once called a ‘modern-day Moses’
When Masha and Vladimir Slepak were released after 17 years, they had Philly friends to thank.
Maybe Ben Simmons *was* injured, says a lifelong Sixers fan (Opinion)
An open letter to the embattled player.
Philly’s new Pride Collective is fundraising for big things, but won’t pull off OutFest
Instead of hosting a fall festival, the group is focusing on the annual June parade, which could cost $1.5 million.
Historical marker honoring LGBTQ activist Gloria Casarez is Pennsylvania’s first for person of Latino descent
The tribute will be unveiled at Philadelphia City Hall.
What to expect at LMNO, Stephen Starr’s new restaurant under the El
The Fishtown spot has lots of open air seating, plus a bookstore and art gallery.
Temple names new media center for Claire Smith, pioneering Black woman sports reporter
“It means a lot,” said a recent Klein College grad. "It makes you optimistic for the future.”
Cow running loose on North Broad escaped from nearby butcher
Apparently it’s not infrequent for livestock to roam Philly?
With over 45,000 Philadelphians waiting for rent relief, the city is running out of money
Philly is distributing more funding than earlier in the pandemic, but many residents are still waiting.
This far into the pandemic, why is it so hard to get a COVID test in Philly?
Some providers describe high demand, but the city has no plans to add capacity. Residents are frustrated.
Map: Philly opens mail ballot drop boxes for the November election
How to apply, return, replace, and track your paper vote.
Kate Scott will make Philly sports history as first woman to call a Sixers game
She’s only the second woman to hold the role across the NBA.