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Philly’s 8 Best #Savesies Tools, Ranked

We’re not here to debate #Savesies. As you probably know, the practice is illegal. Should you spend Saturday morning digging the car out, you’re expected […]

Property

Rents Leveling Out in Philly, But University City is One of the Highest Priced ‘Hoods

The Philadelphia rental market ranks 16th in the nation in terms of average rents per one-bedroom apartment. As more units come on board in Center […]

City Life

Morning Headlines: The Blizzard Starts Tonight

Good morning, Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know: We’re going to get a lot of snow. The only question is, How much? While the […]

Forecast map - Philadelphia snowfall - National Weather Service
City

Here’s What You Need to Know About the Snowstorm

We’re going to get walloped with snow this weekend. The latest snowfall forecast from the National Weather Service’s Mt. Holly branch says the city will […]

City Life

How Braking SEPTA Trains Will Generate Electricity — and Save the Agency Millions

Thanks to a new public-private partnership announced today, SEPTA has taken the lead in implementing a technology that saves money, reduces the need for new […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Navy Blue is the Most Popular Dress Color for Bridesmaids in Philly

When you think about the many, many colors you have to choose from when shopping for bridesmaid dresses, it may come as a surprise to learn that brides […]

City Life

Missanelli: In Doug We Trust?

Doug Pederson and Jeffrey Lurie were fashionably late to the press conference that would announce Pederson as the latest “Eagle fixer.” After hearing Pederson speak, […]

Memorial Hall dome before and after
City Life

140-Year-Old Leak in Memorial Hall Dome Finally Fixed

The City of Philadelphia has finally fixed a 140-year-old problem. After a nine-month repair job, the dome at Memorial Hall has been restored. A chronic […]

City Life

5 SEPTA Projects You Can Expect Progress on This Year

Remember the Crum Creek Viaduct on the Media/Elwyn Regional Rail Line, the poster child for SEPTA’s horrible physical condition? Its replacement is well on its way […]

Citified

Lawmakers Fight for Muslim Holidays to Be Recognized in Philly

A group of activists erupted in applause at City Hall Thursday when lawmakers unanimously approved a resolution calling on the city and school district to recognize two Muslim holidays: Eid […]

Philadelphia Wedding

You Can Now Book the Wahlburgers Philly Food Truck at Your Cescaphe Wedding

After South Philly’s Marissa Patterson and Justin Fiordimondo (below) booked the Wahlburgers food truck to come feed their wedding guests late in the evening at […]

City Life

It’s Cold. Make Sure Your Pets Are Warm.

Here’s a reminder as the Philadelphia region waits to be pummeled by a blizzard: Your pets want to stay warm, too. That lesson has been […]

Restaurants

Curry and Beer Sundays at Buckminster’s

If you didn’t get your weekend fill of chef Rob Marzinsky’s cooking from his congee headlining brunch, head back to Buckminster’s after 5 p.m. on […]

Restaurants

#ClosedInPHL: ScrappleFest Has Been Canceled

UPDATE: And now Reading Terminal Market has announced that it, too, is going to be closed on Saturday, January 23 because of the blizzard. Which […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Venue News: The Historic Barn at Tyler Arboretum is Getting a Massive Makeover

Tyler Arboretum has always been a beautiful wedding venue for couples who want nature to play a role in the décor for their Big Day—with its rolling […]