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A ground-breaking partnership between Drexel and the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is revolutionizing the U.S. prison system, one block at a time.
In a Major Upset, Philly Nominates a Woman for Sheriff for the First Time
Rochelle Bilal handily beat embattled incumbent Jewell Williams on Tuesday. Here’s why her win is a #MeToo victory.
Kenney Easily Wins Democratic Nomination for Second Term
Which means, of course, the mayor will get a second term in November.
SEPTA Has a Full Budget Again — at Least for Now
A new influx of cash from the Turnpike Commission should provide a reprieve, but the funding system is still deeply flawed.
It Took the Internet Less Than 24 Hours to Find a Nurse’s Long-Lost Wedding Dress
It was easier than any of us thought.
Here Are the Philly Primary Election Problems You Should Most Definitely Report
And one you can probably skip.
It’s Primary Day in Philadelphia: Here’s What You Need to Know
From poll locations and hours to what to do if you see something suspicious, we’ve got you covered.
Back in the day, Philly, like a lot of cities, banked on a revival of its downtown to spark new life. The plan worked fine — for Center City. But now that the pandemic has emptied offices, boomer residents are aging, and millennials are opting for the ’burbs, where do we go from here?
Do You Know Why You’re Voting on Four Ballot Questions This Year?
Since 2015, we’ve said yes to 19 of the 20 ballot questions put before us.
Why We Desperately Need to Reform Judicial Elections in Pennsylvania
Judges often have a more direct effect on our lives than any other elected official. Until we can change how they reach the bench, it’s on us as voters to choose the best ones we can.
The No-B.S. Guide to the 2019 Primary Election
You’ll have plenty of candidates to choose from on Tuesday — here’s your opportunity to read up.
This Philly-Area Nurse Is On a Frantic Search to Find Her Missing Wedding Dress
Almost three decades after her wedding, Christine Besso pulled out the box her dress had been preserved in to give to her daughter for her own wedding. There was only one small problem.
Best Thing This Week: A Liberty Bell Brouhaha
An outsider opined that Philly is less than worthy of displaying the relic. Guess what ensued?
Fifty years after founding their legendary Philadelphia International Records, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, with friends and collaborators from Thom Bell to John Oates to Patti LaBelle, look back on the musical partnership that came to define the city.
Meet the Husband-and-Wife Team Behind Philly’s Coolest Hotels
With a love of tech and high design, Chad and Courtney Ludeman are reinventing the Philly hotel.
For Philly City Council, Incumbency Doesn’t Mean What It Used To
Half of the district incumbents will face primary challenges, and more than 30 candidates are vying for seven at-large seats, the largest pool since peak Rizzo backlash in 1979.
Sneak Peek: Inside Philadelphia Magazine’s June Issue
Our June issue drops this week. Get ready for a summer at the Shore.
It’s Official: Speed Cameras Will Be Installed in Philly this Year
First red-light cameras. Now speed cameras. It’s getting really hard to be a dangerous driver in this town.
