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Explore the City Via These 8 Great (Non-Bus) Philadelphia Tours
Schuylkill Banks Kayak Tours For a fairly rare view of Philly, you might need to get wet. Hidden River Outfitters offers these kayak tours up […]
It’s Election Day in Philadelphia: Here’s What You Need to Know
In Democratic Party–dominated Philly, odd-year general elections are often sleep-inducing affairs. Because the big-ticket items, like the mayoral race, are effectively decided during the Democratic […]
Dmitri’s in NoLibs Closes Temporarily, While Dmitri’s in Queen Village Closes Indefinitely
Dmitri Chimes, owner of Dmitri’s, the 30-year-old Greek BYO with two locations in Queen Village (795 South 3rd Street) and Northern Liberties (944 North 2nd […]
Maison 208 Closes in the Gayborhood
Two and a half years after opening, Maison 208 closed its doors last week. The restaurant, which was named for its location at 208 South […]
Mission Taqueria Is Hosting the Most Epic Friendsgiving Ever
In 2008, Daniel McLaughlin of Mission Taqueria hosted a Friendsgiving for 50 people in his newly renovated Wharton Heights home. “Aside from microwaving Trader Joe’s […]
First Look: Gabi, the All-Day French Café From the Bistro La Minette Crew
On Monday, November 4th, the team from Bistrot La Minette opens their trés French all-day café, called Gabi, at 339 North Broad Street. The team — Peter […]
Rhynhart vs. Kenney: Inside the Most Contentious Relationship in City Hall
Let’s start at the top: If age generally moves politicians to the right, Mayor Jim Kenney seems utterly determined to stand that notion on its […]
Is Elton John’s “Philadelphia Freedom” Actually About Philly?
When Elton — sorry, make that Sir Elton — plays his farewell shows in Philadelphia on November 8th and 9th at the Wells Fargo Center […]
YA Author Kacen Callender on Transgender Characters and Writing for Teens
The Rundown Age: 30 CV, abridged: Editoral staffer, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (2014-’18); three-time Kirkus starred author; winner, Stonewall Book Award, for middle-grade […]
The Best Thing That Happened This Week: Joel Embiid Dances
What a glum world we live in. Halloween, a West Chester prof declares, is sexist. A decorated war hero, Republicans say, is a traitor. Kids are […]
Your No-B.S. Guide to Philly’s 2019 General Election
At the polls on Tuesday, you’ll have the opportunity to vote for mayor, City Council seats, city commissioner and more. Mayor Jim Kenney is up for reelection, facing […]
Prevention Point Needle Exchange Kept 10,000 People From Contracting HIV Over 10 Years, Study Says
When Prevention Point first began distributing clean syringes to drug users in order to prevent infectious diseases like HIV and Hepatitis C, it was technically […]
Poe’s Sandwich Joint Is Back, This Time in Kensington
This Saturday, November 2nd, Poe’s Sandwich Joint will return to slinging sandwiches and other “high-end munchies” in its new location at 1710 North Fifth Street […]
This Alternative Healthcare Plan Is Replacing Traditional Insurance Models
Choosing a healthcare provider can be an incredibly daunting undertaking. There are hundreds of plans to choose from, each with their own deductibles, copays, complex […]
How the Revamped Spruce and Pine Bike Lanes Lost a Safety Feature in Society Hill
The newly repaved Spruce and Pine street bike lanes feel like the future of street infrastructure in Philly: They’re smooth and well-marked, and ultimately allow […]