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City Life

An Embarrassing Misspelling, a Restaurant Scandal, and a Massive Crab Heist: Philly, By the Numbers

A data-driven look at your week in review — and the week to come.


City Life

Data Center Opponents Stage Halloween Protest at City Hall

Things to Do

The Best Things You Can Possibly Do in Philly This Weekend

silk city diner woman stuffed animals incident
Restaurants

Bizarre Silk City Incident Takes Bad Service to a Whole New Level

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The sun over Philadelphia, where we've been experiencing quite a heat wave
City Life

Philly Today: Goodbye, Oh Philadelphia Heat Wave

Plus, Steve Keeley is a one-man abandoned jet ski removal machine.

Restaurants

Our Favorite Takeout Windows for Sandwiches, Doughnuts, Ice Cream and More

From fried chicken sandwiches to cheesesteaks to creamy scoops of ice cream and cookies, here’s where to get the best grab-and-go bites.

Upper Darby City Councilperson Jess Branas, whose "A for Effort" Facebook post after the Donald Trump shooting has led to confusion and threats
City Life

Philly Today: Delco Pol Jess Branas Swears Her “A for Effort” Post Was Not About Trump Shooting

Either way, she’s out of a job.

Life & Style

Four Seasons Hotel’s Ludovic Cayacy on Everything He Loves About Philly

The hotel’s director of sales and marketing left behind the splendors of Paris and put down roots in Rittenhouse.

Restaurants

Mulherin’s Pizzeria Adds Weekend Brunch and Happy Hour to the Menu

Plus: Paffuto has a new dinner service, Jansen introduces garden seating, and Art in the Age teams up with Franklin Fountain to make boozy root beer floats.

City Life

Meet Chinatown’s Biggest Champion: John Chin

The unofficial mayor of Chinatown is fighting his biggest fight ever.


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Your Guide to the 2026 General Election

Your Guide to the 2026 General Election

All the candidates — including PA governor and U.S. reps — on the ballot on November 3rd.

50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

Our highly anticipated guide to the most exciting, compelling, and provocative restaurants in Philly


Donald Trump after the shooting in Pennsylvania
City Life

Philly Today: Delco Fire Chief Resigns After Trump Shooting Comments

Plus, it’s take yourself to work day in Philadelphia.

Be Well Philly

Meet the Rest of This Year’s Health Hero Challenge Semifinalists

Get to know who they are, what they do, and what they stand for.

City Life

Meet the Man Who’s Making Philly’s Waterfront … Cool?

For decades, the Delaware River waterfront was a development nightmare: empty lots, decaying infrastructure, poor usage. Joe Forkin has a different plan.

Restaurants

The Best Dive Bars in Philly

A chance encounter with a cat named Rufus, an entire bar belting out Oasis, “jello shots,” “mystery shots,” and something called a Hammboni. These dive bars never disappoint.

Twentieth Century Fox has filed a federal lawsuit over the pop-up bar based on Moe's Tavern from the TV show The Simpsons
Restaurants

Twentieth Century Fox Sues Delco Man Over Moe’s Tavern Pop-Up Bar

The website for the Simpsons-themed pop-up bar claims it’s a parody.

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The Best Fall Festivals to Check Out This Season in Philly

The Best Fall Festivals to Check Out This Season in Philly

Mark your calendars to celebrate, eat, and explore your way through Philly.

Best of Philly 2026

Best of Philly 2026

Please give a warm welcome to Best of Philly 2026: Everything you want, didn’t know you needed, and should check out in Philadelphia right now.


a rendering from the Avenue of the Arts 2.0 project on South Broad Street
City Life

Philly Today: Does the Avenue of the Arts Really Need a $100 Million Makeover?

Plus, Mayor Parker declares, “I am at war.”

Philadelphia Wedding

Guests “Picked” Their Place Cards From a Floral Garden at This Wedding

To close out the night, snacks from McDonald’s and candies from the Curbside Confections food truck were a final treat.

Restaurants

CookNSolo Announces New Kensington Restaurant: Jaffa Bar

The crew behind Laser Wolf is trading in shishlik for scallops as they transform an old firehouse into a 120-seat oyster bar.

rendering of sculptural bench
City Life

Plans Revealed to Turn the Avenue of the Arts Into a 10-Block Park

From concrete canyon to landscaped park.

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