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City Life

Mural of Slain Police Officer Vandalized; FOP Offering $10,000 Reward for Suspect

A mural honoring a Philadelphia police officer who was killed in the line of duty in 2015 was vandalized on Thursday. The mural, which is […]

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Foobooz

With Black Restaurant Week, Philly Restaurateurs Stake Their Claim in the Culinary Community

“Once I get you in the door, I’ve got you,” says Darlene Jones, owner and chef at Overbrook’s Star Fusion. Her restaurant, which serves a menu […]

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Foobooz

Palizzi Social Club Does Late-Night Shots Now

If you belong to Palizzi Social Club, they’re about to roll out yet another reason you’re lucky to have a membership. Owner and club president Joey Baldino got […]

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City Life

What to Know as Philly’s First Heat Wave of the Summer Starts to Sizzle

It’s beginning to feel like a Philly summer. The first heat wave of the season is underway, with Thursday bringing day two of 90-plus degree temperatures. […]

NextHealth PHL

A New Pharma Conference Is Coming to Philly This Summer

A new life sciences conference has chosen Philadelphia as its host. In August, pharma news hub Lincoln Health Network will host its first ever FWD Pharma […]

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City Life

Philly Watch Parties for the First 2020 Democratic Debates

In a city where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans eight to one, the Democratic presidential primary is a big deal. On Wednesday, June 26th, and Thursday, […]

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Things to Do

Fourth of July Fireworks and Celebrations Around Philadelphia

Your 2019 guide to the best Independence Day firework shows and parties in the Philly area. Philadelphia Fireworks and Fourth of July Events Wawa Welcome […]

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Foobooz

Drink Build-Your-Own Spritzes and Sangria Pitchers on Kensington Quarters’s Patio

Summertime is for drinking. A glass of fruity sagria or cooling rosé, a frosty beer, a refreshing Aperol spritz — enjoyed, ideally, lounging outdoors with […]

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City Life

Kenney: PES Refinery “Intends to Shut Down” as Blast Investigation Begins

This is a developing story and may be updated. The South Philadelphia oil refinery complex that shook the city with a series of explosions last week […]

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City Life

“Hamilton” Tickets Are About to Go On Sale in Philly

You’ve surely seen the advertisements around town for the Philly production of Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s frenzy-inducing musical that will debut here in August. And if you’re any student […]

NextHealth PHL

Philly’s Life Sciences Industry Is Finally Coming Around to Blockchain

You’ve probably heard the term blockchain used in conversations about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. But recently, the new technology that can record transactions in a […]

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Foobooz

Everything You Need to Know About This Year’s Feastival

To celebrate a decade of support for Philly’s booming arts scene, the epic party Audi Feastival is taking over the city’s most exciting outdoor arts space. This […]

Be Well Philly

Where To Find Pick-Up and Organized Adult Sports Leagues Around Philadelphia

Recreational sports were childhood staples for so many of us. Think back: you, a seven-year-old, gap-toothed kid, trying to hit a ball coming full-speed out […]

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NextHealth PHL

The Eagles’ Autism Research Grants Are a New Approach to Sports Philanthropy

The way a standard sports philanthropy partnership works is something like this: A team raises money for an important cause, selects a partner organization, and writes […]

Be Well Philly

This Healthy Grab-and-Go Is Rolling Out Meals for Kids

For Philadelphia’s Pure Fare, clean eating is not a fad—it’s a lifestyle. Since 2011, the healthy, fast-casual eatery has been dishing up gluten-free, nutrient-rich breakfast, […]