DNC 2016
16 candid behind-the-scenes photos from the DNC
The workers, the breaks, the celebrities. Some selfies, too.
Brendan Lowry is based in Philadelphia, searching for symmetry amidst the chaos of street and candid photography. For this week’s DNC at Wells Fargo, he decided to turn his lens away from center stage and towards the people. Here’s what he saw.
What to know about Helen Gym: How the likely mayoral candidate became one of Philadelphia’s most prominent progressive voices
The first Asian American woman in City Council champions education, housing, and labor.
New members sworn into City Council; Philly’s trippiest murals; RIP Milton Street | Morning roundup
Where to get a Christmas tree 🎄
A stoner’s guide to Philly murals: 11 of the trippiest artworks in the city
Get lost in the swirling colors, changing contrasts, and seemingly infinite amount of space for details.
Changing gun violence reporting for good; Guide to Philly’s Christmas Village; Taxicabs in trouble | Morning roundup
Eagles fans troll Packers with cream cheese 🧀
Can journalism that centers community help stop shootings? PCGVR is betting on it
Inside the two-year effort to turn gun violence reporting on its head.
Working at 97.5 The Fanatic: I got a talk radio job during a golden moment for Philly sports | Opinion
A Temple grad who’s now a producer says hearing directly from listeners is the best part.
Eagles fans are trolling the Packers with ‘Philadelphia cream cheese’ heads
The wedge hats look better in silver.
10 things to look for at Christmas Village and the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
Seeking that intangible winter wonder we call holiday cheer? You’ll find it at Philly’s center.
The #Eagles hashtag is showing the Serbian flag because of a medieval coat of arms (and the World Cup)
It’s not a glitch, but it’s been causing confusion among Philadelphia fans.
Education disparities in Philadelphia
This North Philly 8th grader’s dream is to own a ranch and train horses
Along with emotional support classes at school, Aazim Ferrell credits the riding club in Strawberry Mansion with helping heal his trauma.
SEPTA’s ‘anti-terrorism’ tech; 26 holiday markets around Philly; Thanksgiving Day Parade pics | Morning roundup
Black helmets, "White Christmas" for the Eagles 🎄
A guide to all the holiday markets in Philadelphia, from pop-ups to art marts to community fairs and more
Where to buy local for all your gifts this year.
Photos from Philly’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, with cute balloons, homey floats, local celebs, and nothing pretentious
if you’re looking for something that captures the holiday's spirit, Philadelphia's event delivers.
Why Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving balloons get inflated in the wee hours on a dark street
It’s the opposite of NYC’s holiday eve party in Central Park, but it allows more flexibility in case of inclement weather.
Details on the AI gun detection tech SEPTA is installing in 300 surveillance cameras
This is ZeroEyes’ first public transit rollout of the service, which has DHS anti-terrorism designation.
What to know about James ‘Jimmy’ DeLeon, the former judge running for Philadelphia mayor
Now retired, he served on Philadelphia Municipal Court for 34 years and faced disciplinary issues twice.
Meet the women of Philadelphia’s cheesesteak scene: The shops may be named for men, but these power players mean business
“Everyone you deal with is male,” said one woman in the industry. “That’s just all there is.”