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Barack Obama to Stump for Gov. Wolf, Sen. Casey in Philly Next Week
A few hours ago, we told you that former First Lady Michelle Obama will come to Philadelphia next month. Turns out Barack Obama is coming to town […]
Center City Philadelphia’s Iron Hill Brewery Is Now Open
Center City Philadelphia finally has its very own Iron Hill Brewery. The regional brewer and restaurant chain opened its fifteenth location at 1150 Market Street […]
$6 Million Settlement Reached in Death of Bicyclist Struck by Trash Truck
The family of Emily Fredricks, a 24-year-old pastry chef and bicyclist who was struck and killed by a private trash truck during her morning commute this […]
Michelle Obama Is Coming to Philly, and Here’s How You Can Get Tickets
Michelle Obama just announced an arena book tour in support of her upcoming memoir, Becoming, and Philadelphia made the final cut of destinations for the […]
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Philly’s First Project NorthStar Conference
At the start of October, Philadelphia will host its first ever Project NorthStar conference, an endeavor that seeks to make equity and inclusion in the […]
Philly Is Getting Its First Augmented Reality Mural — And It Looks Awesome
Philly is about to get futuristic. The city will get its first ever augmented reality mural next month. The project, “Dreams, Diaspora and Destiny,” will […]
Vientiane Bistro Is Now Open in Kensington
Lao cuisine has come to Kensington. Vientiane Bistro, the first offshoot of long-running West Philly favorite Vientiane Cafe, is now open at 2537 Kensington Avenue. […]
Jeb Bush to Teach in Special Role at Penn This Year
Don’t be surprised if you see Jeb Bush walking around Philadelphia this year. The former Florida governor, son of President George H. W. Bush, brother of President George […]
PHOTOS: Pulse, Dilworth Park’s Misty Fountain Art Exhibit, Is Now Open
Last month, we told you that Dilworth Park would soon become home to Pulse, an ethereal fountain art exhibition that we’re really excited to see in […]
Say Goodbye to the Electric Factory: The Historic Venue Is Getting a New Name
The Electric Factory will soon be a thing of the past. Or, more accurately, its name will be. The historic concert venue in Callowhill has […]
Philly Doc Wins Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit Against CHOP
Back in April, we told you about former Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) doctor Kaede Ota, who filed a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against CHOP. Well, […]
The Bourse Food Hall Is Starting to Open
Just as the news about tenants slated for the newly renovated Bourse Food Hall trickled out over months, the stalls are finally starting to softly open, […]
How Did This Guy Get to Be a Head Lifeguard at a Philly Public Pool?
This is a developing story and may be updated at any time. Former Philadelphia public pool lifeguard Michael Daniels was arrested on Monday by the […]
If Amazon’s Hiring Is Any Indication, Philly Definitely Won’t Land HQ2
Jeff Bezos and Amazon’s board of directors descended upon Washington, D.C. on Tuesday ahead of local appearances for Bezos, leading observers to speculate that the […]
Philly Restaurants Are Banding Together to Support Healthy Immigrant Communities
Philly’s restaurant community has stepped up its support of immigrant communities, and diners have another opportunity to taste something special while contributing to a good […]