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How one special sliver of the city is redefining what smart neighborhood development can look like in Philadelphia … and far beyond.
Yes, You Can Go See a Movie This Weekend — But You Can’t Eat Inside a Philly Restaurant
Exercising inside a Philly gym is also off the table.
What Do Mayor Kenney’s Past Supporters Think of Him Now?
In the wake of the Mayor’s violent response to the George Floyd protests and his recent budget proposal, we checked in with his former endorsers, and other progressive groups, to find out what they’re thinking today.
The Feds Are Playing Hardball With Accused Arsonist Lore Blumenthal
Her attorney calls the situation “absurd.”
Philly Lawyers Prepping Massive Lawsuit Against City Over Tear Gas and Other Incidents
“Police and other officials need to be held accountable for these military-style assaults,” says Center City lawyer Paul Hetznecker.
How the Coronavirus Shutdown Rekindled Our Appreciation of Friendship
One of the many things quarantine revealed to us is what deeply social creatures we are — exactly how much we crave interaction with people who aren’t linked to us by blood or law.
Six Ways to Be a Good Friend for Life
After years of nurturing budding friendships, a Philly preschool teacher shares the secrets to making them last.
Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope
A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.
Six Ways to Make New Friends in Philly in 2020
Lots of in-person social engagements remain canceled, but there are still plenty of ways to connect with people who share similar interests.
The Best Thing That Happened This Week: The Zoo Goes Greener
A rain garden in the parking lot? You bet — and more!
Yesterday’s Police Press Conference Wasn’t Accountability. It Was Crisis P.R.
There was already ample video evidence that proved the police narrative about what happened during the I-676 tear-gassing was untrue. It took a report from the New York Times for city officials to admit it.
Mayor Jim Kenney Should Resign After the City’s Gross Violation of Civil Rights
Kenney has proven throughout his tenure that he is ill-equipped to address the racial inequities impacting Philadelphia. But now, after he was forced to admit the city’s wrongdoing in tear-gassing its citizens, there should be zero confidence in his leadership.
As Philly Coronavirus Cases Decrease, a Related Danger Emerges: Heat Exposure
Thousands of Philadelphians have already lost their jobs due to the virus. Now, in what forecasters say will be an extremely hot summer, many are at risk of having their electricity shut off.
Beloved Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo became first-time parents — and gave their species a ray of hope.
Fifty years after founding their legendary Philadelphia International Records, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, with friends and collaborators from Thom Bell to John Oates to Patti LaBelle, look back on the musical partnership that came to define the city.
Kenney Said Vigilantism “Will Not Be Tolerated.” So Why Is He Still Tolerating It?
Calling for the Christopher Columbus statue to come down is the right move but doesn’t solve the broader problem of white backlash as the city reckons with racism.
Meet the 2.5 Percent: Philly’s Black Business Owners in Food Service
In Philly, where only 2.5 percent of businesses are Black-owned, these entrepreneurs have overcome more obstacles than most. Then came the pandemic, before civil unrest led to damage and looting of their businesses.
Intubated and Unconscious: My Battle With COVID-19
Robert Calandra spent 13 days on a ventilator and lost 27 pounds in his fight with the coronavirus. But he came out the other side with a newfound clarity.
Philly Just Canceled Its Live Fourth of July Fireworks Show
Instead, the entirety of Wawa Welcome America will go virtual.
