15 behind-the-scenes photos from Made in America 2016
Here’s what you missed (or not?) if you weren’t at the Labor Day Weekend concert.
Rihanna rocked Made in America this year, Coldplay closed the show and everyone from 2 Chainz to DJ Khaled to Adventure Club played in between. The Jay Z-curated concert was back for a fifth year on the Ben Franklin Parkway. You’ve likely seen concert photos posted online over the weekend. But here’s what you didn’t see if you weren’t there.
With $450k consulting contract, Philadelphia’s new school superintendent crushes hopes for change | Opinion
Tony Watlington is bringing in a Tennessee-based firm, and the Board of Ed. isn’t taking questions.
How Philly schools are funded — property taxes play a huge role — and why state budget negotiations are key
Philadelphia’s school district will spend more than $4 billion this year to educate city kids.
Whose history is it, anyway? Examining how we commemorate the city’s first Gay Pride March | Opinion
In 1972, Cei Bell was a 17-year-old volunteer.
SEPTA double-charging rail riders; Pa. budget deadline looms; Remove a tree, pay the price | Morning roundup
Corn dog donuts at Okie Dokie 🌭🍩
Say hello to corn dog donuts, the newest creation from South Philly’s Okie Dokie
The brilliant mashup obviously needed to exist.
SEPTA has been double-charging Regional Rail riders’ Key cards, with 1,600 hit by ‘bug’ before a fix
The transit authority has already issued refunds to half of the affected customers, officials said, with more on the way.
What’s affordable housing in Mantua?; Arson arrest in Fairhill fire; Voguing at the Franklin Institute | Morning roundup
7 tons of hoagies...for freedom 🥖
West Philly house that can mine crypto sells for $237k, sparking debate over gentrification and what ‘affordable’ means
The Mantua property was renovated after sitting abandoned for a decade.
Voguing, dance, and fashion take over the Franklin Institute at the 2022 Summer Ball
The Pride month event was created as a “choose your own adventure” to appeal to all types.
Who voted in the primary?; Bok building 98% leased; Wawa into Sheetz territory | Morning roundup
Take the monthly trivia quiz 🏅
Bill inspired by deadly Fairmount fire would mandate better smoke alarms in public housing nationwide
The legislation provides funding for education, but not directly to help landlords install new detectors — and PHA says cost is a big issue.
Map: High turnout in Philly’s May primary, but it varies widely by neighborhood
Overall 24% of registered Philadelphia voters went to the polls, vs. 17% in the previous midterm.
New Giant supermarket opens on North Broad, bringing local goods and groceries to a fast-developing stretch
The store is at the center of an area about to be flooded with new apartments.
Protests sweep through Philly; Center City bus lane goes red; Delaware River Trail shines | Sunday roundup
Pitch smashes Bryce Harper's thumb ⚾
More than 2,500 people have taken advantage of a new Philadelphia skills and mentorship program
The initiative supports professional development and job connections through coursework and matchmaking.
June Philly trivia quiz: How much do you know about this city?
24 questions about everything Philadelphia.
6 don’t-miss stops along the Delaware River Trail, one of Philly’s best new outdoor spaces
The unbroken path now stretches from Fishtown to South Philadelphia, and there’s no shortage of things to check out.
Thousands march at Philadelphia City Hall to defend abortion rights after Roe is overturned
More rallies are planned throughout the weekend.
You can still get an abortion in Pa., and here are verified providers in Philadelphia
Gov. Wolf has vowed to keep it legal, but that could change after the November election.