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City Life

Philly’s Most Epic Easter Egg Hunt Involves a Helicopter Egg Dump

A privately owned helicopter will dump thousands of Easter eggs from the sky on Saturday during what could be the most Northeast Philly event ever. […]

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Be Well Philly

How to Survive Philly’s Rough Allergy Season, According to a Local Expert

In Philly, winter doesn’t ease into spring. This year especially, it seemed like the warmer, greener season unfurled its leaves overnight (like this cool botanic […]

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Restaurants

Primal Supply Is Hosting Some of the City’s Best Chefs for an Intimate Dinner Series

Whole-animal butcher Primal Supply Meats has expanded to a big new headquarters in Brewerytown — and unveiled a schedule of intimate dinners at the space featuring […]

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City Life

Watch a Bunch of Philly Celebs Announce the Eagles Schedule

Nick Foles may be gone, but that doesn’t mean the Eagles 2019 season is cancelled. And while the opening kickoff may still be five months away, […]

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City Life

The Atlantic City Rail Line Will Resume Service Two Weeks Early

Anyone looking to board the train to Atlantic City this summer will now be able to make the trip two weeks earlier than expected. NJ Transit has […]

Be Well Philly

Philly’s Largest Park Celebration Returns This May

This upcoming Monday, nearly 200 countries will celebrate Earth Day, our annual chance to show Mother Nature some TLC and raise awareness about the perks of going […]

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City Life

Here’s What Philly’s New Leaf Blower Street Sweeping Program Looks Like

On Tuesday morning, city officials unveiled a new street sweeping pilot program, which means Philly no longer holds the dubious distinction of being the only major U.S. […]

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Restaurants

Dock Street Brewery Makes a Rye IPA … Vinegar?

Beer is everywhere in food. We use it to add flavor while cooking sausages, incorporate a splash or two into pots of bubbling fondue, add […]

City Life

Philadelphians Can Spot a NASA Rocket Launch on Wednesday Afternoon

NASA will launch a rocket into outer space from Virginia on Wednesday afternoon, and Philadelphians will get the chance to catch a glimpse of the spacecraft […]

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Restaurants

University City’s Trolley Car Station Has Closed

Trolley Car Station, the bar and restaurant at SEPTA’s revamped 40th Street trolley portal, has closed after a little over seven months in business. The […]

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City Life

SEPTA Key Will Expand to All Regional Rail Zones Next Month

SEPTA Key has been “rolling out” for what seems like ages now. While it’s become second nature for most Philadelphians to swipe the green debit card for […]

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City Life

You Pay Lots of Philly Taxes. But Do You Know Why?

America and taxes have always had a fraught relationship. You may recall a certain Revolutionary War that was fought over the subject? But that didn’t […]

Business

Here Are the 4 Small Philly Businesses Coming to the Former Gallery Mall

The wait is almost over for the reopening of the former Gallery Mall. The $400 million project is scheduled to open this September, and its […]

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Restaurants

Oloroso’s New Brunch Is a Huge Tapas Buffet

Oloroso, Townsend Wentz’s Spanish spot in Midtown Village, has a new brunch menu. And in addition to being a pretty great deal, the restaurant’s new buffet-style menu […]

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City Life

The L.A.-Based Street Artist Bringing a 19-Story Mural to University City

Mural Arts has announced a massive new project coming to the edge of University City and West Philly — an 11,000 square-foot piece decorating the side of […]