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City Life

How You Can Help Us Tell the Story of #OneDayInPhilly

There are 1.56 million people in Philadelphia. (And 4.5 million more in our suburbs.) That means every morning when the sun rises, millions of people go […]

City Life

Here’s How to Get Tickets to See Barack Obama on Friday

ICYMI, Barack Obama is coming back to Philadelphia on Friday. The former president will stump for reelection campaigns for Gov. Tom Wolf and Senator Bob Casey […]

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City Life

Keep an Ear Out for Free Philadelphia Orchestra Concerts at SEPTA Stations

SEPTA riders are in for a surprise concert — by a Philadelphia Orchestra ensemble — during their afternoon commutes on Monday. The performances at SEPTA’s […]

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Restaurants

Down North, a Pizza Shop With a Mission, Will Open in North Philly

We’ve been following chef and activist Kurt Evans ever since his End Mass Incarceration dinners began earlier this year. This fall, the chef and activist will open […]

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Restaurants

Marc Vetri Is Now a Partner in Primal Supply Meats

This year, whole-animal butcher shop Primal Supply Meats opened their first brick-and-mortar retail location. Now, the startup has hit another big milestone by partnering with its […]

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City Life

Remnants of Florence to Bring Downpours to Philly Area on Tuesday

What’s left of deadly Hurricane Florence, a tropical depression as of 5 a.m. on Monday, will make its way to the Philadelphia area on Tuesday, […]

Business

11 CEOs on Why They Keep Their Businesses Headquartered in Philly

A lot has been said about why Philadelphia might not be the best place to start and grow a business. The city’s business tax rates […]

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City Life

The Looming DROP Apocalypse

He was the only son of the Big Bambino, but even that couldn’t save him from the political firestorm over DROP. Seven years ago, Frank […]

City Life

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 […]

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Restaurants

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 […]

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City Life

$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 […]

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City Life

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 […]

Business

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 […]

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City Life

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 […]

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Restaurants

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. […]