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The Free Library Just Decided to Ditch Late Fees for Good

After two years of debate, the board of trustees of the Free Library of Philadelphia voted on Wednesday to eliminate fines on overdue materials. The […]

Restaurants

The Former Industry Bar Space in Pennsport Is Finally Getting a New Tenant

When The Industry Bar in Pennsport closed its doors for good almost exactly two years ago, we thought surely someone would step in a take over that […]

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Philadelphia Wedding

You Could Win a Free Wedding Worth $50K at the Curtis Atrium

Calling all newly engaged and about-to-be-engaged Philadelphians! (It is proposal season, after all.) Constellation Culinary Group is giving away a wedding at The Curtis Atrium […]

Restaurants

Volvér Is Going to Reinvent Itself Every Year

Volvér, the upscale tasting menu-focused spot from Philly restaurateur Jose Garces has changed a lot in the last few years. In 2014, the restaurant opened as […]

City Life

Philly Just Took a Big Step Toward Making Big Buildings More Energy Efficient

As part of our in-depth look at climate change in Philadelphia this November, we included a section on the city’s single largest contributor of greenhouse […]

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City Life

Tell Us All About Your Marriage! (Yes, We’re Serious.)

Calling all married couples! We’re working on a piece for an upcoming issue that’s all about marriage: an honest, unflinching look at what the institution […]

Restaurants

Condesa Is Adding Lunch, Featuring Grilled Fish Empanadas and Beef Tongue Tacos

Starting Tuesday, December 10th, Condesa, the Mexican restaurant on the ground floor of the Pod Philly Hotel will be open weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to […]

City Life

Some Philly-Area Police Departments Have Used DNA to Create CGI Sketches of Suspects

When Montgomery County detectives began investigating a violent sexual assault in 2017, they had few leads. Detectives recovered a sample of the alleged perpetrator’s DNA, […]

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City Life

How Philly Stacks Up to Other Cities — in Practically Everything

Research assistance by Samantha Spengler. Yes, yes, we are the best city in the world. No doubt about it. Who else has Ben Franklin? Bryce […]

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City Life

Philadelphia Is the Best City for Sports Fans

This piece is one part of our How Philly Stacks Up article. Read more ways Philly has been ranked as the best, the worst, and […]

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Restaurants

Philly Is the Worst City in Which to Open a Restaurant

This piece is one part of our How Philly Stacks Up article. Read more ways Philly has been ranked as the best, the worst, and […]

City Life

Philadelphia Is the Best City for Walking

This article is one part of our How Philly Stacks Up article. Read more ways Philly has been ranked as the best, the worst, and […]

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City Life

Philadelphia is the Worst City for Politics

This piece is one part of our How Philly Stacks Up article. Read more ways Philly has been ranked as the best, the worst, and […]

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City Life

This New Tour Lets You Get Up Close and Personal With the Free Library’s Rare Book Collection

At some point in your life, you’ve probably read at least a few Charles Dickens novels — even if only under duress in middle school. […]

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City Life

How Yardley Went From Quaint, Sleepy Suburb to Happening River Town

Before they opened the Vault brewpub in Yardley in hopes of launching an unlikely nightlife scene, the Cain family saw the sleepy Bucks County borough […]