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Allan Domb Is Upbeat About Philly’s Economy (And You Should Be, Too)

Why am I bullish about Philadelphia’s economy — and Philadelphia’s future overall? The number one reason is simple: Cities never die. Yes, they go through […]

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10 Philly Voices That Give Us Hope for the Future of City Politics

Though we all like to laugh at that old Lincoln Steffens quote about Philadelphia being “corrupt and contented,” there’s truth behind its longevity. Philly politics […]

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5 Big Reasons to Be Optimistic About Philly’s Food Scene

There’s been a palpable sense of exuberance around Philly’s restaurant scene lately. With all the national accolades and awards, the industry is responding with ambitious […]

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Believe It Or Not, Philadelphia Is Getting Cleaner

A few years ago, my wife and I moved into a house in South Philly. It’s a great house, full of light and warmth and […]

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Who Killed the Philly POPS?

It was a cold night in November 2022, and a brass quintet from the Philly POPS was performing a gig. The musicians, in heavy coats […]

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A Member of the Phillies Hot Pants Patrol at Veterans Stadium Tells All

As part of our remembrance of the good, the bad and the ugly that was Veterans Stadium, which we imploded 20 years ago this month, […]

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I Had 700-Level Season Tickets at Veterans Stadium and Lived to Tell the Tale

As part of our remembrance of the good, the bad and the ugly that was Veterans Stadium, which we imploded 20 years ago this month, […]

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20 Years After the Vet: A Good, Bad, and Ugly Remembrance of Philly’s Storied Stadium

Once upon a time, a long time ago — before big venues became high-stakes, high-cost propositions brimming with luxury amenities — life was so much […]

Property

Real Estate Trends for 2024: The Great Downsizing

Don’t look now, but baby boomers are flexing their financial might and dominating the real estate market, snatching up smaller homes left and right. Here’s […]

Property

Boomers Are Downsizing — and Dominating Philly’s Real Estate Market

Take a walk through the Laurel, the recently completed luxury condo tower at Rittenhouse Square’s northwest corner, and you might mistake it for a retirement […]