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City Life

City Council Bill Could Hinder Plans for More Protected Bike Lanes

City Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell has introduced a bill that, if approved, could hinder bike lane expansion in Philadelphia. The bill would mandate that a City Council […]

Things to Do

39 Things to Do This Weekend

Friday, February 23 Final Fridays: King Britt Presents @ Philadelphia Museum of Art An evening of art, poetry and music put together by Philly DJ/producer […]

City Life

Jason Kelce to March With Mummers This Weekend In Manayunk

If you thought All-Pro Eagles center Jason Kelce was simply entertaining the masses when he donned a Mummers suit for the team’s victory lap up […]

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City Life

Philly Teachers Respond to Calls for Guns in Schools

In the wake of the Florida school shooting, one of the deadliest in modern American history, conservative legislators and others say they want to arm teachers […]

City Life

Pa. AG Josh Shapiro on Opioids, Restoring Trust, and Suing the President

It’s been a busy first year in Harrisburg for Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro. After dispatching Republican challenger John Rafferty in the November 2016 general […]

City Life

New Mural Arts Project Honors the Legacy of Octavius Catto

On what would have been the 179th birthday of activist Octavius V. Catto, Mural Arts Philadelphia on Thursday announced its plans to feature the historic […]

City Life

Writer Sofiya Ballin on Going Solo for “Black History Untold”

The second part of award-winning journalist Sofiya Ballin’s essay and photo series, “Black History Untold: Future,” will begin to roll out on Thursday afternoon. The Black […]

Be Well Philly

Instructors from SoulCycle, Flywheel, and More Are Joining Forces for a Huge Spin-athon

As much as we might like to talk up the rivalries between studios like SoulCycle, Flywheel, and CycleBar, the fact is that these trainers are […]

Business

This Tech Leader Just Called Out City Gov. for Prioritizing Amazon Over Growing Local Biz

As cities anxiously await the Amazon’s final HQ2 decision, some experts say only New York and D.C. have a shot, while others have called on […]

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City Life

Exploding Manhole Closes Part of Market Street in Old City

A manhole explosion closed a section of Market Street in Old City on Thursday morning. Police and pedestrians were called to 3rd and Market streets […]

City Life

The Streets Department Has Filled 17,298 Potholes So Far in 2018

In just two short months, Philadelphia’s Streets Department has already filled 17,298 potholes across the city in 2018. Yes, that figure is totally accurate, and […]

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City Life

NAACP Considering Challenging Pa.’s New Congressional Map

Pennsylvania’s new congressional map could soon face multiple challenges. Republicans have vowed to attempt to fight the map in federal court. Now the state chapter of […]

City Life

Alex Trebek to Moderate Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Debate This Fall

The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry announced on Tuesday that Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek will serve as the moderator for the group’s sponsored gubernatorial […]

Things to Do

Listen Here: New Music by Your Friends and Neighbors

I Think Like Midnight @ PhilaMOCA | Thursday, February 22 No offense to singers, but maybe we don’t need you. This band of esteemed oldheads […]

Restaurants

Peek Inside Old City’s New Peruvian Restaurant, Vista Peru

The latest phase of Old City’s restaurant revival debuts this weekend, when the long-awaited Vista Peru opens its doors at 20 South 2nd Street. We’ve been […]