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Property

Just Listed: Craftsman Rancher in Kennett Square

One of the hottest trends in house design is “one-floor living.” This refers to houses where the master bedroom suite is on the same floor […]

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City Life

Philly Health Department Writes Excuse Note for Jen, Nurses Dance to Ciara, and More Good News From This Week

There’s been plenty of bad news in Philly (and everywhere) this week, thanks to the coronavirus. So we wanted to look around and see if […]

City Life

Now We Just Virtually Drop in on Our Friends All the Time

The other day, I sat down to answer an email I’d been meaning to respond to for a week. Just as I opened my laptop, […]

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Restaurants

The Restaurant Industry Already Had a Mental Health Crisis. Coronavirus Is Making it Worse.

On March 19th, just a few days after High Street Hospitality closed its doors, owner Ellen Yin got word that Samuel Howard, an employee at […]

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City Life

Philly Coronavirus News: Jim Gardner Interviews Mike Pence About Philly Concerns

A roundup of Philly coronavirus news. Mike Pence Addresses Philly Coronavirus Concerns in Jim Gardner Interview On Wednesday, we told you that the White House […]

City Life

“Because We Are Philadelphia”: Read Mayor Kenney’s Inspiring Message to the City

Fellow Philadelphians: Every year since 2016 I’ve been thrilled to take part in Philly Free Streets as thousands of residents from every neighborhood came out […]

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City Life

You Can Forget About an Eagles Season This Year, Says Top Penn Doc Zeke Emanuel

Many local sports fans are still trying to come to terms with the fact that the Philadelphia Phillies haven’t played a single game, thanks to […]

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Property

On the Market: Federal Townhouse With Garden in Society Hill

If you’re in the market for one of those grand, elegant Society Hill houses, and you had contemplated this Society Hill Federal townhouse for sale […]

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Philadelphia Wedding

This Terrain at Styers Wedding is a Pink Boho Dream

This beautiful, boho, totally pink and totally floral Terrain at Styers wedding photographed by Sarah Brookhart will have you yearning for warmer days spent with […]

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City Life

Philly Coronavirus News: Eerie New Drone Video Perfectly Captures Philly Under Quarantine

A roundup of Philly coronavirus news. New Drone Video Captures Philly Under Coronavirus Quarantine You know the scene in the apocalyptic movie when someone wakes […]

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City Life

Should I Shop for Groceries in Person or Order Them Online During the Coronavirus Crisis?

Ever since the coronavirus pandemic dramatically altered life here in Philly (and everywhere), I’ve continued making in-person treks to the grocery store. Over the past […]

City Life

Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Philadelphia Can Be a Model for Crisis-Response Journalism

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, significant public health consequences have resulted from a trust gap between our neighbors and news and government institutions. […]

City Life

How to Cancel and Get a Refund for Your Upcoming Flights Out of PHL

Under normal circumstances, summer months drive crowds of people to cross the country and go abroad for much needed vacation time. But with the coronavirus […]

City Life

Of Course Black People Will Be Hit Especially Hard by Philly’s Coronavirus Pandemic

There’s an old saying in the black community that sums up the current socioeconomic disparities within the coronavirus pandemic: “When white folks catch a cold, […]

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City Life

No, You Cannot Sell a $2 Bottle of Hand Sanitizer for $19 in Pennsylvania

When the Great Toilet Paper Shortage of 2020 began thanks to the coronavirus, I noticed that a small market near my house had no such […]