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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.
Church of Scientology Says It’s Building a Huge House of Worship in Center City
The embattled organization, which has racked up a big tax bill in Philly amid a dispute over its tax-exempt status, says it will open an “Ideal Church” on Chestnut Street.
Asa Khalif Is Running for Philadelphia City Council. Is City Council Ready for Him?
In November, Asa Khalif announced his candidacy — and he might just have a shot.
Pot Is Super Popular Among My Fellow Boomers. So Why Can’t I Get on Board?
One of Philadelphia’s most celebrated novelists tries to rekindle the spark.
23 Questions With Amber Hikes, Director of Philly’s Office of LGBT Affairs
Including her secret talent and the one person she’d love to see run for president.
Best Thing This Week: A Mascot Goes Rogue
It’s all good, furry fun… till it’s not?
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?
Kendall Jenner Keeps Popping Up in Philly, and We Should Embrace It
Who needs Amazon? We got a Kardashian.
Sheriff Jewell Williams Locks in Crucial “Camel Prom Mom” Endorsement
The embattled official now has the backing of local celebrity chef Saudia Shuler, known for hosting lavish prom sendoffs — and for pleading guilty to federal fraud charges last week.
Amtrak’s 30th Street Train Board Has Flipped Its Last
For now, the iconic display is headed to a railroad museum — but an Amtrak official hinted at its possible return.
John Fetterman Wants to Talk to You About Weed
He’s touring the state to hear thoughts on legalizing recreational marijuana use.
Scenes From the Campaign Trail: That Time Jewell Williams Held a Ladies Night
The controversial sheriff wasn’t exactly pleased to see a reporter at his event minutes after news broke about a sexual harassment settlement.
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.
Union for News Staff at PMN Alleges Company Stiffed Members on Pensions
In 2015, Philadelphia Media Network claimed it was “out of the pension business.” Now, the NewsGuild says it has proof the publisher of the Inquirer and Philly.com has been funding a pension plan for Teamsters all along.
Why Is It So Damn Hard for Philly to Bring Back Street Sweeping?
We’ve gone from being street-cleaning pioneers during Ben Franklin’s time to the last major U.S. city without a comprehensive sweeping program.
New Superhero Film Trailer Features a Doomed SEPTA Bus
SHAZAM! takes place in Philly — so naturally, it showcases the best of our city transportation.
Feds Say Fired Philly Fraternity Official Embezzled More Than $1 Million
Former Kappa Alpha Psi finance director Curtis Anderson has admitted to gambling a good chunk of those frat funds at Harrah’s Casino, investigators claim.
