Republican Philly commissioner to Trump: Your personal attacks are a distraction
"One thing I can’t comprehend is how hungry people are to consume lies," City Commissioner Al Schmidt told CNN.
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Expecting ‘danger’ and ‘drama’ in Philly, international reporters find a street party instead
“That's what democracy should be like,” said a TV correspondent from Brazil.
The Great Philadelphia Balloon Race, and that time a crash landing ended in a $1,000 robbery
Launched at the Bicentennial, the annual airborne event petered out in the '90s.
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How can Philly better spotlight and support Black chefs? Eli Kulp’s podcast opens the discussion
At issue: culinary stereotypes, lack of access to capital and uneven press coverage.
A year after police shootout, North Philly neighborhood says it’s stronger, more resilient than ever
Residents near 15th and Erie hope for more even coverage of their community.
Visit Philly is dissolving Uwishunu, the arts and culture blog
The content won’t go away, says the CEO — it’ll be folded into the parent brand.
How an office succulent became a beacon of hope in the Philadelphia Inquirer newsroom
Keeping Assata alive has become a group effort.
Why Philly Mag’s editor is resigning after 10 years on the job
Tom McGrath hopes his replacement isn't "a middle-aged white guy."
Sakeenah Benjamin is Billy Penn’s new audience coordinator
The West Philly native has been running the street teams at WHYY.
Facebook gives Philly media half a million dollars to focus on what’ll really save local news: You
This relief money isn’t a bailout. It’s a bet on sustainable futures.
Philly highschoolers join forces to launch new citywide student newspaper
The Bullhorn is currently available online, with print editions expected this fall.
Real estate and development blog Curbed Philly is shutting down
The local site had been around since 2012.
10 best episodes from the news podcast Philadelphians should be listening to
Go beyond the daily churn to dive deep on local issues.
Philly’s most infamous Weird Twitter star has a new TV show. Here’s what it’s like.
Airing Wednesdays on Adult Swim, TruthPoint features Dril and a cohost examining modern society in the context of the "dark web."
Somehow continuing to escape ‘cancel culture,’ Always Sunny gives a day to Sweet Dee
The season's third episode features a Philly councilmember from fictitious "District 12."
PC police, lack of ‘dong’ and Ivan Drago: ‘Always Sunny’ brings out the Thunder Guns
The season's second ep was a commentary on Hollywood's political correctness. Warning: some spoilers ahead.
What’s the future of local news in Philly? And why should people care?
Come to GREATPHL19 to discuss the Philadelphia media landscape and what it means for our community.
‘El Inquirer’: Philly’s paper of record rolls out a Spanish-language news site
Philadelphia’s growing Latinx population has a new place to turn for information.
Layla Jones is Billy Penn’s newest reporter
The Temple alum fills out the four-person local news team, now part of WHYY.
Review: Philly’s Shark Week beer is actually pretty great
Thirst for shark content isn’t new, doo doo doo doo doo doo.