So many electric vehicles in Philly, but so few chargers
The federal government is investing in EV infrastructure, but very slowly.
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Red Bull’s inaugural greased pole challenge proves a slippery slope
The event featured 100 contestants, lots of hilarious fails, and an eventual champion.
Justice returns to Philly, bringing new music and a festival-sized light show to The Met
The French duo are looking forward to sharing their music and stage show Wednesday.
Phillies add a piece who will help, that’s all, and it could be enough
Austin Hays isn’t a centerpiece, and there could be more moves before the trade deadline.
Howard Eskin took his WIP shift this weekend, and said little beyond ‘sorry’
The longtime sports media personality returned to his Saturday slot at WIP for the first time since he was banned from Citizens Bank Park for an incident involving an Aramark employee.
Cyclists take to streets to protest lack of progress on safety measures
A CHOP resident’s death on her bike last week, and a spate of pedestrian fatalities together set off a call for safer streets.
Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee inspires Philly business leaders ahead of Paris Games
The women’s heptathlon world record holder and U.S. long jump great talked about overcoming adversity on and off the track.
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Cavan Sullivan is now a Philly celebrity
The record-breaking teen put in an appearance on Temple’s campus, delighting Union fans who showed up.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting renamed. Now’s your chance: Name that jawn!
The banking giant is not renewing its naming rights deal after August 2025. But what would a good replacement be?
The long struggle to reduce traffic fatalities in Philly
Vision Zero has made a difference, but more than 100 people still die every year.
Paris Olympics: All the U.S. athletes from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
Yes, Joel Embiid will be on Team USA, but the region has dozens of lesser-known athletes you can cheer on this summer.
Off! brings movie to Philly ahead of their final shows
The hardcore punk supergroup screened their film “Free LSD” Monday at the Landmark Ritz Five.
Federal investigators order SEPTA to make dozens of safety fixes
A string of vehicle crashes prompted a rare, 7-month federal investigation.
Hundreds gather to mourn those struck and killed by cars on city streets
The vigil was planned for Barbara Friedes, killed Wednesday by a motorist. The night before, a 22-month-old was struck and killed when her family was crossing the street.
A deadly day in Philly for cyclist, pedestrian
A CHOP resident was among the victims of vehicular violence in the city Wednesday. A vigil for those killed will be held Sunday.
Headlines of Yore
A 19th century Philly civic leader’s legacy includes this pop culture icon
C.C.A. Baldi was a major figure in Philadelphia’s Italian American community. His family would go on to lead in both politics and pop culture.
Food & Drink Scene
Sorellina brings Neapolitan pizza and neighborhood vibe to the Divine Lorraine
Chef-owners Joe and Angela Ranalli-Cicala are aiming for a casual counterpart to their fine dining restaurant Cicala, located across the lobby.
Neighborhoods
Inside the century-long effort to protect the Wissahickon
Since 1924, Friends of the Wissahickon have worked to safeguard the creek from pollution and now, climate change.
Power & Politics
John Dougherty gets 6 years for corruption and embezzlement convictions
The former IBEW Local 98 leader and political powerhouse must report to prison by Sept. 4.
No disruptions and few signs of protest at University of Pennsylvania’s commencement
Security was tight; several students sported keffiyehs and pro-Palestinian signs.
“Disappointing” Philly primary turnout could be omen for repeat in November
Only 17.7% of registered voters cast a ballot in Tuesday’s election, or just 183,538 of the city’s more than one million eligible voters.
Election observers report only minor hiccups in primary election voting
But they say scheduling an election during Passover was a bad idea.
Gun violence prevention
“Zooman and the Sign” at Penn Live Arts takes a theatrical look at gun violence in Philly
Director, and former Philadelphian, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney hopes the play can build a bridge over fear.
Amid gun violence crisis, Philadelphia may be safer than people think
Comparing a recent Gallup poll to crime statistics shows perception is not reality.
What we know about the pre-Fourth of July mass shooting in Philadelphia
Five people were killed and several others injured by someone shooting an AR-style rifle “aimlessly,” police said.
How Philly’s gun violence crisis fluctuated across 30 years of police commissioners
A look at how the city has fared under its most recent top cops.
Education
Inside the unraveling of one of Philadelphia’s most successful charter schools
In 25 years, there’s been mostly public praise for MCS — but its methodology is unusual, and some question the founder’s motives in shutting it down.
How teaching in Philly district schools differs from charters: Three teachers share their stories
They each have their pros and cons, on issues ranging from resources to oversight.
Why a Southwest Philly charter is refusing to close after the school board voted to shut it down
Parents had good things to say about the K-8 academy, which was founded in 2007 and, like its neighborhood, is majority Black.
Philly’s premier high school requires 8th grade algebra for admission, but many kids can’t take it
The lower a neighborhood’s median income, the less likely the course is available to district eighth graders.
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secrets & Fun
A Shark Week reminder: You have little to worry about in Philly
The last shark spotted in the Delaware River was in 1960.
Dorothy, the I-76 pig, was the latest of many animals to wander local roads
Chickens, cows, horses, even monkeys, have been sighted in recent years.
Going deep with Wawa’s mega-viral superfan
‘I got food poisoning from Sheetz once, haven’t been back since.’
Cast, recast, licked and poked – the Liberty Bell has been through a lot
One of the nation’s most accessible symbols has taken its lumps through the years
Sports Culture
Phillies’ struggles are coming at the right time
They’re 19-19 since June 8, but still have time to strengthen roster.
A game from 112 years ago, as we wait to get back into a Phillies’ groove
The Phillies and Cubs played 112 years ago. You can probably guess what happened.
Philly basketball lost two of its most singular figures this week
Joe Bryant and Pat Williams were uniquely talented and tied to some of the best hoops teams in the city’s history.
This is the greatest Phillies team we’ve ever seen
About the only thing that hasn’t gone right so far is Whit Merrifield.