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Police Searching for Minivan Driver in MLK Drive Hit-and-Run

Philadelphia police are searching for the driver of a minivan involved in a deadly hit and run on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive early Sunday […]

City Life

Mike Pence to Speak in Rittenhouse Square on Tuesday

As Mike Pence readies to speak at a fundraiser in Philly, local protesters are likewise preparing a rally of their own for the vice president’s […]

Restaurants

Old City’s Best Restaurants Are Throwing Down at This Block Party

Old City is ushering in the summer season with an outdoor block party featuring eats from more than 20 of the neighborhood’s best restaurants. The third […]

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City Life

Philly Under Code Orange as Heat Wave Continues

If you thought the temperatures on Father’s Day were stifling, just wait. A heat wave that started this weekend is expected to get even worse […]

City Life

Philly Pols Keep It in the Family

From Goodes to Greens to Streets, Tartagliones and Williamses, Philly politics has a long history of running in the family. And the trend continues. Here […]

Restaurants

Washington Square’s Six Feet Under Closes Temporarily

Six Feet Under has closed after operating for less than a year– but don’t dig a grave for the Washington Square West bar just yet. Owner […]

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City Life

You Can Now Visit a Tiny Farm in Front of City Hall

It’s a great week for public space in Philly. On Thursday, we showed you a glimpse of the ribbon-cutting celebration for Philly’s elevated Rail Park. Now, less […]

City Life

Here’s How 127 Lucky Eagles Fans Can Get Super Bowl Rings

Admit it: You felt a whole lot like a champion, too, after the Eagles finally exorcised decades of demons and won the Super Bowl for […]

Restaurants

The International: Kensington’s Latest Bar by the Johnny Brenda’s Duo

The International, the latest project from Standard Tap and Johnny Brenda’s owners William Reed and Paul Kimport, is now open in Kensington. The bi-level space at […]

City Life

Philly Saw a Record Number of Tourists Last Year (Again)

Philadelphia drew a record number of tourists for the eighth consecutive year in 2017, with 43.3 million visitors traveling to the City of Brotherly Love. […]

City Life

Ocean City Has Officially Banned Smoking on the Beach

Smoking on the Ocean City beach will soon be a thing of the past. On Thursday night, the town’s City Council members passed an ordinance […]

Restaurants

Blue Duck in Northeast Philly Has Closed for Good

Blue Duck’s flagship location in the Northeast appears to have closed after nearly four years of operation. A “notice to vacate” from the sherriff’s office […]

Be Well Philly

This Rooftop Yoga Event Includes Sweetgreen, Rescue Dogs, and Free Skincare Products

Get ready to click: Franklin & Whitman is back with their uber-popular Yoga for the Pups event — and the tickets are now live. These […]

City Life

The Justice System Is Screwing Meek Mill. Is It Also Screwing the Cop Who Arrested Him?

In the official version, this is how it went down: Robert Williams, a big teen in black Dickies jeans, operated out of a house in […]

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City Life

PHOTOS: Philadelphia’s First Rail Park Is Officially Open

The day has come, Philly: The city’s brand-new elevated Rail Park is (at long last) open. You can now take a leisurely stroll up what was […]