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City Life

Meet the Man Who’s Making Philly’s 3-Mile Rail Park a Reality

The much-anticipated first section of Philadelphia’s new Rail Park will open in less than a month. Last week, Friends of the Rail Park (one of […]

Business

It’s Almost Time for the Second Annual PHL Innovation Picnic

The sun will eventually come out, and when it does, it’ll probably be just in time for the PHL Innovation Picnic. You know, that Navy […]

Foobooz

An Easton-Based Craft Brewer Is Opening a Taproom in South Philly

An Easton-based craft brewer with a cult following is coming to East Passyunk. The name of that brewery? First, we need a little backstory. With […]

Foobooz

Federal Donuts Not Happy With Joe’s Federal Donuts Cheesesteak

On Thursday, we told you about a yearlong series of novel monthly specials at Joe’s Steaks to celebrate the original shop’s 70th anniversary, the idea […]

Be Well Philly

This Free Workout Event Is Here to Make Your Summer Happy Hours Healthier

We may not be that big on guzzling beers or pitchers of margaritas over here at Be Well Philly, but the fact is, the summertime presents […]

City Life

Super Bowl Champion Eagles, White House Coordinating Visit for June 5th

Following the tradition set by President Ronald Reagan in the ’80s, the NFL champion Eagles have been invited to visit the White House on June […]

City Life

Philly Boxer Damon Feldman Wants to Fight Israeli Flag Vandal

While detectives and the District Attorney’s office try to sort out just what the hell happened on Tuesday, when the Israeli flag on the Benjamin […]

City Life

The Italian Market Festival to Eagles Fans: Grease Up!

Look out, Philadelphia: The South 9th Street Italian Market Festival is this weekend, and you know what that means — greased poles. Or, more specifically, […]

City Life

LGBTQ Event of the Week: Metamorphosis: An Anti-Gala

This week’s LGBTQ event of the week is Metamorphosis: An Anti-Gala. Come out for an event that celebrates community and honors the work of Black trans […]

City Life

Former Temple Frat President Accused of Attempted Rape Has Posted Bail

This story has been updated with a comment from Ari Goldstein’s attorney. Ari Goldstein, a 21-year-old Temple University student and ex-fraternity president who was arrested and charged with […]

City Life

DA Rescinds Charges Against Man Accused of Defacing Israeli Flag

Two days after the Philadelphia Police Department arrested a man who was accused of defacing the Israeli flag on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the charges […]

Foobooz

Cadence Is Now Serving Sunday Brunch

Cadence, the Northern Liberties BYO by three Fork and High Street on Market alums, is rolling out regular Sunday brunch service. Brunch at Cadence will […]

Foobooz

A California-Based Poke Chain Is Coming to Chestnut Street

The poke trend continues to spread in Philly. Pokéworks will bring the Hawaiian cuisine to 1037 Chestnut Street. While the California-based quick-serve’s menu includes build-your-own bowls and […]

a bible at a polling place in Philadelphia
City Life

Voters Complain About “Intimidating” Bibles at Philly Polling Places

When Jess Conda walked into her polling place inside a community center at 12th and Wharton streets on Tuesday, the South Philadelphia resident says she […]

City Life

Hundreds Brave Rain for “Ride of Silence” to Honor Cyclists Killed in Accidents

Wednesday’s showers didn’t stop hundreds of cyclists from attending the annual “Ride of Silence” to honor those who have lost their lives to motor vehicle […]