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City Life

Philly Today: Brews News, Country Views, Big I-Do’s, Great Reviews!

Plus: A CHOP expert weighs in on where COVID came from, a Sixers win, and oh, those happy Penn kids.

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The Water Crisis Is Over. So Is Jason Wingard

Mayor Kenney says the water’s safe to drink, and Temple’s president unexpectedly resigns.

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The Latest on Philly’s Water, Questlove’s Next Movie, and More

The Water Department says the tap water remains safe to drink, and why you could say Questlove will be herding cats.

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What the Hell Is Going on With Our Water?

A bottled-water warning set off hoarding and confusion. Plus more of what the city is talking about today.

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How Will You Celebrate National Cheesesteak Day?

We hope not by having one wit’ Swiss. Plus, a chic new Main Line place to shop for your weaponry needs.

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A Penn Doc’s Green Initiative Shows How Environmental Factors Impact Gun Violence

Eugenia South of Deeply Rooted on the benefits of investing in and beautifying our streets and neighborhoods

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6 Philadelphians With Promising Approaches to Gun Violence Prevention

In the face of a problem that can feel insurmountable, these undeterred citizens refuse to sit quietly by.

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Being an adult was once something you evolved into. When did it become something to aspire to instead?

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Spring Is Coming, and Spring Training Is Heating Up

Plus: A Phillies’ phenom’s rude greeting, a Girl Scout Cookie tracker, and an Owl-iant effort

Restaurants

All Hail the Hoagie

Our all-you-can-eat guide to the true king of Philadelphia sandwiches. 

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Meet This Year’s Philly-Area Puppy Bowl Contestants

Including the Eagles-inspired team leader, Tailen Hurts.

Restaurants

The Philly Food Scientists Who Can Make a Potato Chip Taste Like a Cheesesteak

So you’d like a long-hots-and-sharp-provolone chip? Meet the flavorists who make those dreams come true.

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Philly (Sports) Today: The Good News (Sixers), Bad News (Eagles) Edition

The Birds’ loss, ahem, hurts, but at least Embiid, Harden and the rest of the Sixers are looking good.

Jalen Hurts after the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Chicago Bears to improve their record to 13-1
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Philly (Sports) Today: The Eagles Won By This Much, Sixers Won Messy, and Messi Won Big

The Eagles stumbled, fumbled and doinked, but ultimately found their windy way to win number 13 against the Bears. Plus: Tyrese Maxey sweater watch and the rest of the weekend’s sports, recapped.

Things to Do

A Philadelphian’s Guide to Birding

Spot hundreds of avian friends with this low-pressure pastime.