The Philadelphia Citizen

Your Guide to the 2026 General Election

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


Restaurants

Welcome to Philly’s Italian Renaissance

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Restaurants

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

City Life

14 New Books by Philly Authors to Add to Your TBR List

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City Life

Philly’s “Freshman Four” Speak Out

The city’s newly elected Black City Councilmembers on the removal of the Rizzo statue, police brutality, and the root causes of outrage.

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City Life

Good Riddance: The Frank Rizzo Statue Has Been Removed

In a statement announcing the removal, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney called it “a deplorable monument to racism.”

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City Life

Philadelphia Black-Owned Bookstores You Can Shop at Now

Support black-owned businesses while buying educational and informative books.

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Property

Just (Re)Listed: Midcentury Colonial in Lower Gwynedd

Modern on the outside, traditional on the inside.

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City Life

White Men With Bats, Bombed ATMs, and an Alleged Looter Killed at South Philly Gun Store

There were fewer overall incidents on Monday and overnight, but the chaos continues.

Be Well Philly

15 Black Fitness and Health Pros in Philly to Follow on Instagram

They’re using their social media platforms to inspire, challenge, and empower the Philly fitness and wellness community.


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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


City Life

What to Know and Expect During an Unprecedented Election Day in Philly

The polls are open. You probably have more questions than ever. We’re here to help.

City Life

As the City Burned, Some Philadelphians Chose to Protect a Target

While a battle against police brutality waged across the city, a very different picture was painted outside a South Philly Target.

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City Life

You Can Be Supportive of the Rioters and Angry With the Looters at the Same Time

Some of us can direct our righteous anger in two different directions at once. More of us need to develop that capability.

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City Life

This May Be the Most Iconic Photo from the Philly Protests and Riots

The image was captured by Merion Station-based photographer Sarah Bloom, who tells us the story behind the photo.

NextHealth PHL

Everything You Need to Know About COVID-19 Antibodies

Philly biotech founder Ben Doranz explains the importance of understanding how COVID-19 antibodies work and why it may be too soon to declare anyone as being immune to the virus.

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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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City Life

The National Guard Arrives in Philadelphia Amid the Riots

And yet your trash will be picked up right on schedule. (Supposedly).

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City Life

Mayor Kenney, Tear Down the Rizzo Statue Right Now

The Mayor chose to polish and protect a symbol of Philadelphia racism at the exact moment it should have been removed forever.

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City Life

Philadelphia’s Anti-Racism Riot Was a Cry From a City That’s Had Enough

Saturday’s demonstration-turned-riot shows that Philadelphia has yet to seriously reckon with its racist history and pervasive inequity.

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City Life

PHOTOS: Peaceful George Floyd Protests in Philadelphia Turn Violent

The Philadelphia protests in response to the killing of George Floyd began peacefully, but ended with fires, destruction and a city-imposed curfew.

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