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.
Yalla…you there? Philly’s only Arab arts fest sees drop after ‘positive’ messaging
This Labor Day weekend, YallaPunk focuses on celebration over discrimination.
Philly just got its first female police commissioner — 45 years after top cop used ‘God’s wisdom’ to keep women off the force
The 1970s PPD was wary of hormones, bad bones and gullibility.
Philly’s female cops sue police department over civil rights abuses every other month, records show
The misconduct lawsuit that unraveled ex-Commissioner Richard Ross’s career is one of dozens in recent years.
Philly entrepreneurs crowdfunded $50k to save a neighborhood farm
Stewards want Life Do Grow to become a ‘trampoline’ for local start-ups.
City Hall newbies tap campaign staffers for top jobs
One soon-to-be deputy came under fire for shoddy consulting work this year.
5 great Philly fried chicken sandwiches to eat instead of Popeye’s
Go taste the hot new offering, sure — then pivot to these local favorites.
Step-by-step: How Philly’s overdose prevention site will work
From entry and observation to “motivational moment” and referral.
Philly’s first woman police commissioner brings distinguished career — and disciplinary record
Christine Coulter, the city’s new interim top cop, was implicated in a 1990s police beating.
Philly’s police commissioner resigns after lawsuit alleging affair with officer
Former Commissioner Ross is accused of ignoring harassment claims as retribution for a fizzled love affair.
Why Philly Police Commissioner Ross resigned and who’ll replace him
Ross was named in a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging an old affair caused bad judgement on sexual harassment complaints.
Summer road trip: PA’s official Ice Cream Trails
Gov. Wolf wants you to eat ice cream to support the commonwealth's dairy industry.
How Philly convinced business leaders to be part of the homelessness solution
The city's Shared Public Spaces program was so successful, stakeholders are expanding its reach.
Op-ed photo essay: Philadelphia joins Kashmir protests with large rally at Penn’s Landing
The Indian government has kept the state of Jammu and Kashmir on lockdown for nearly two weeks.
Secret Philly: Inside one of the nation’s largest collections of LGBTQ history
Thanks to a $300k grant, the archives housed at William Way are finally getting proper treatment.
Opinion: ‘Jawn Wick’ and North Philly neighbors’ response to the police standoff
What seems like disregard for law enforcement is really a defense mechanism.
Why a former Philly police star is back to lead state anti-violence efforts
Charles Ramsey was known for for his tough-on-crime mantra.
The North Philly search warrant and PPD’s history of raids gone wrong
They've resulted in both police and civilian deaths.
How SEPTA helped reunite families during the North Philly police shootout
The transit authority is an undersung player in the city’s emergency response.
Google flubs on SOS alert for North Philly shooting
Experts say the search giant might be doing more harm than good.
2020 presidential candidates react to North Philly mass shooting of police
At least 11 aspiring commanders-in-chief shared their thoughts, prayers and perspectives on policy via social media.