The Pope in Philly
Pope Ride: Hundreds race through Philly as Pope Francis delivers Mass (your photos and tweets)
The city of Philadelphia is shut down as Pope Francis made his way into the area this morning, and local cyclists took full advantage. Starting at The Porch at 30th Street, they came on bikes through the city and its empty, closed streets. (Some 2,000 RSVPed on Facebook.)
Here’s a look at how it went down:
Review: Wawa Shore Tea is the drink everyone at your beach party will agree on
The biggest flaw might be that it’s too easy to drink.
When Philly had a championship-winning Black baseball team: Remembering the Philadelphia Stars
The franchise took top honors in the 1934 Negro National League season.
Comcast as key to Philly economy; Who’s behind the Sixers arena?; LCB workers got dibs on bourbon | Sunday roundup
Spring Garden is getting a 2-mile 'greenway' 🚴♀️
What to know about David Adelman, the billionaire leading the push to build a Sixers arena in Center City
A developer from Montgomery County, Adelman already handles one of the largest real estate portfolios in Philly.
UC Townhomes residents: We won’t give up without a fight
As the deadline to vacate the West Philly affordable housing complex nears, activists vow to continue pressing for a better plan.
The Ultimate Made in America Philly Weekend Giveaway
Presented by Visit Philadelphia and Billy Penn
Divine Lorraine is a Mint House hotel; MOVE victim remains returned; Vogue’s error-filled Philly guide | Morning roundup
Doing the weather with a Beyoncé twist ⛈️
Divine Lorraine is now officially a Mint House hotel, but tenants feel pushed aside
The historic North Broad landmark's full transition to hotel is supposed to take a year to complete. Meanwhile, apartments are still advertised as available.
Dear Vogue: If you’re going to highlight Philly, please do the work and get it right
There were at least five factual errors in the fashion mag’s recent feature about the city.
Debate over new Rittenhouse benches; Philly’s bad property assessments; Phillies add ‘Thor’ to lineup | Morning roundup
Who knew 65,000 people wanted a hoagie NFT? 🥖
The Phillies just upped their fun level with a zen-loving pitcher known as ‘Thor’
Who wants to join Noah Syndergaard’s book club?
The latest info on abortion rights in Pennsylvania, and who’s trying to take them away
Abortions are still legal in the commonwealth, but a lot depends on the November election.
Rittenhouse Square has 160 new benches with a built-in center bar. Is it an accessibility feature, or hostile architecture?
The nonprofit that maintains the park says there’s been a lot of positive feedback, but people experiencing homelessness feel targeted.
Sixers arena targets bus station; Rec centers as biz incubators; Pa. Supreme Court upholds mail voting | Morning roundup
$25 million in Ida flood relief 🌊
Pennsylvania officials need to track the use of algorithms, which already make important decisions about schools, funding, and criminal justice | Opinion
Rampant use of artificial intelligence can create new problems, with baked-in biases that can grow if unchecked.
Unused space at Philly rec centers will be offered to local entrepreneurs, who’ll get free rent in return for mentorship
Applications are now open to participate in the program, which also offers a grant to outfit the space.
Monkeypox vaccine tracking; How to get a recycling bin; When most carjackings happen | Morning roundup
Immersive exhibits are landing in Old City 🖼️
South Street police are getting an award for their response to the June shooting that injured 14 people, raising questions on the corridor
A friends group representing local civic associations wants to show appreciation for the officers who patrol the strip.
Preserving Philly’s history; Dead and dying mall tour; School worker hiring blitz | Morning roundup
Gardner Minshew's perfect off-season 🚍
A tour of dead and dying malls around Philadelphia, monuments to a bygone age
Some are dated and quaint. Others have undergone aesthetic “upgrades” that do little to stop their decline.