This week in Philly: spooky stuff, fall festivals, the Philadelphia Parallel Parking Association Championship, GayBINGO, and much more.
City Council Eyes a New Homelessness Solution: Tiny Homes
Plus: The cops fired for racist Facebook posts can’t even file a lawsuit protesting their termination without being racist.
The Delaware River Will Be Home to Three New Open Air Restaurants
Race Street Pier, Cherry Street Pier and Spruce Street Harbor Park are now host to three new open-air concepts from FCM Hospitality.
Yowie Is Expanding With a One-of-a-Kind Space for Creatives to Shop, Work and Stay
The brand, helmed by Shannon Maldonado, is fund-raising for the first space of its kind, complete with a rentable photo studio, a storefront and a boutique hotel.
This Coronavirus Wedding Is Filled With Great Ideas to Steal
The couple did a digital countdown, polls, videos, Q&As and live-streamed their ceremony.
Six Boozy Frozen Drinks To Get You Through This Heat Wave and the Rest of the Summer
We don’t need to tell you that it’s hot, but we do need to tell you where to get the frosty cocktails that will make you forget all about the heat.
Driving on the Turnpike Is Going to Get Much More Expensive (For Some)
Plus: Attorney General Josh Shapiro has threats of his own for the federal government, and Citizens Bank Park is opening back up to the public … for concerts.
This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.
Our highly anticipated guide to the most exciting, compelling, and provocative restaurants in Philly
10 Lancaster County Wedding Venues for a Big City Escape
Sure, there are plenty of barns, but an art gallery and music hall are on the list, too.
“Is Fox 29 Turning Into Fox News?” Inside Allegations of an “Extremely Conservative” Newsroom Culture
Several former and current employees at Fox 29 allege that the station’s newsroom is run by “toxic, super-white, and Trump-apologizing management.”
Palizzi Social Club Is Popping Up All Summer at a Secret Outdoor Location
It’s still only for members, but even they won’t be able to tell you the new location.
Trump Threatens to Send Federal Agents to Philly, Krasner Threatens to Charge Them
The not-so-slow lurch of authoritarianism gets one step closer to Philly. Plus: Fauci’s coronavirus pessimism and signs that another Hollywood A-list movie is on its way to shoot in Philly.
Saté Kampar Is Back With a Long-Term Pop-Up in Rittenhouse
Ange Branca’s beloved Malaysian restaurant will take over the kitchen at the Goat through the end of the summer.
Mark your calendars to celebrate, eat, and explore your way through Philly.
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.
V Street Closes Amid Workers’ Attempts to Organize
Kate Jacoby and Rich Landau have decided to close their more casual concept, V Street. This comes amid attempts from a coalition of former and current Vedge and V Street employees organizing for better working conditions ahead of a planned reopening.
Congrats: Philadelphians Are Among America’s Top Mask-Wearers, Per Study
Not that the caliber of competition is very high. Plus: how to cool down during the first high heat emergency of the summer, and a behind-the-scenes peek into Sixers forward Matisse Thybulle’s life in the NBA bubble.
This Micro-Wedding at The Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm Had 20 Guests and Tons of Style
The duo swapped their large guest list for an intimate celebration long before COVID-19.
Just Listed at the Other Jersey Shore: Storybook Victorian in Penns Grove
Your inner Disney princess will absolutely adore this house. So will your inner beach bum, even though it has no beach.
