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Under Pressure: Philly Actor Pax Ressler Quickly Steps in to Fill Some Very Big Shoes in Pig Iron’s Latest Show

Just days before the opening of Poor Judge at the Wilma, actor Pax Ressler took over the lead in a rare and triumphant theatrical feat.


City Life

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick Is Stuck in a System He Hates

City Life

The Editors’ Cut: What We’re Reading, Watching, Doing, and Liking This Week

City Life

The Best Part of Aging: Giving Up

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City Life

I’m Tired of Black Leaders Being Brought in to Clean Up White People’s Messes

Mayor Kenney’s recent decision to promote Tumar Alexander to acting managing director continues an annoying pattern in which Black people are summoned in times of political desperation.

Foobooz

Eat Korean BBQ Outside at the Schulson Collective’s New Pop-Up Concept

Instead of turning Giuseppe & Sons and Harp & Crown into streeteries, Michael Schulson and Nina Tinari are taking this time to launch a new outdoor dining concept entirely.

Melonie Johnson, the new CEO of the Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey
City Life

The First Black Woman to Run an AC Casino on Starting Her New Job Amid COVID

An interview with the Borgata’s new president, Melonie Johnson.

NextHealth PHL

Coronavirus Has Mutated Into a New, Potentially More Infectious Strain

Researchers from Integral Molecular discuss the differences between coronavirus strains and what the latest mutation could mean for COVID-19 vaccine development.

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City Life

School District Board Says It Can’t Remove Embattled Official Christine Alonso

But one board member is publicly calling for Alonso’s resignation after her appearance at a counter demonstration to a Black Lives Matter protest in Delco.

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Property

Modern Federal Townhouse in Queen Village

Totally modern on the inside, yet modern with a classical accent that fits its outside.


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The 150 Most Influential Philadelphians

The 150 Most Influential Philadelphians

Our celebration of the 150 most influential Philadelphians who have shaped where we’ve been and those who are determining our future
All Hail the Hoagie

All Hail the Hoagie

Our all-you-can-eat guide to the true king of Philadelphia sandwiches. 


Be Well Philly

Jiana Murdic is the Founder of Get Fresh Daily. Here’s How She Got Started.

Murdic blazed her own trail in health and nutrition education after working for organizations like The Food Trust and HipCityVeg.

City Life

A Philly Trashman on Picking Up Your Garbage in the Middle of a Pandemic

Terrill Haigler, best known as @_yafavtrashman on Instagram, talks about aggressive rodents, becoming the public face of sanitation workers, and three simple things you can do to help his colleagues speed up trash collection.

interboro school district board member christine alonso wears a pink tank top during a black lives matter protest in delaware county, pennsylvania
City Life

BLM Protesters Call for Delco School Board Official’s Removal After Her Behavior at Protest

She’s been accused of using racial slurs. Christine Alonso tells a different story.

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Philadelphia Wedding

This Groom Choreographed a Surprise Dance Montage for His Springfield Country Club Wedding

The bride says “it was nothing short of amazing.”

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City Life

MSNBC’s Ali Velshi on Covering Primaries, Pandemics and Protests

On his new eponymous weekend show, the journalist is interviewing frontline power players and interacting with frontline protesters on the streets.

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An Optimist’s Guide to Philadelphia

An Optimist’s Guide to Philadelphia

There are thousands of reasons to feel bullish about the future of our amazing city — all you have to do is look around.

Best of Philly 2025

Best of Philly 2025

Please give a warm welcome to Best of Philly 2025: Everything you want, didn’t know you needed, and should check out in Philadelphia right now.


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Property

3 Ways the Coronavirus Crisis Is Expected to Shape Housing Prices in and Around Philly

Here’s what to expect from the housing market in the city and suburbs amid a rocky economy.

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Life & Style

Take a Peek Inside the Prettiest New Coffee Shop in Philadelphia

Three Graces Coffee Co. is bright and beautiful. And it opened in the middle of a pandemic.

City Life

Best Thing This Week: A Win for a Great Old Oak Tree

The owners of Chester County’s Great Oak Farm have prevented future development of their property, home to a magnificent William Penn Tree.

Foobooz

Emmy Squared in Queen Village Gets a Rooftop Bar, Complete With Frozen Cocktails

It’s weekends-only, first-come, first-served — and it’s all, of course, appropriately socially distanced.

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