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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

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Restaurants

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

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City Life

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.

City Life

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.

Restaurants

Zig Zag BBQ Is About to Open With Brisket, Pork Ribs and Queso Mac and Cheese

A former Texas-style barbecue pop-up is opening a brick-and-mortar location right next door to Martha in Kensington.

the FBI says this photo shows Lore Blumenthal lighting a Philadelphia police car on fire during a George Floyd protest
City Life

The Feds Are Playing Hardball With Accused Arsonist Lore Blumenthal

Her attorney calls the situation “absurd.”

Be Well Philly

Is All This Screen Time Damaging Your Skin?

Local derms weigh in on whether blue light can harm more than just your eyes.

philadelphia police using tear gas on protesters, who are filing a lawsuit over the use of tear gas
City Life

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.


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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


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Philadelphia Wedding

17 Beautiful Philly-Area Outdoor Wedding Venues

Embrace the wide open spaces on your Big Day.

NextHealth PHL

NextUp: The Local Company Unlocking the Mysteries of Brain Disease

Annovis Bio is developing new methods to treat neurodegenerative disorders and brain injuries caused by viral infections like the coronavirus, COVID19.

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City Life

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.

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City Life

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.

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City Life

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.

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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.


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Life & Style

What 14 Creative Philadelphians Wore During Quarantine

Fashionable Philadelphians share their at-home style via self-portraits.

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City Life

The Best Thing That Happened This Week: The Zoo Goes Greener

A rain garden in the parking lot? You bet — and more!

 

City Life

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.

City Life

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.

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