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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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Foobooz

Primal Supply Meats’ Heather Thomason on Cutting It in the Male-Dominated Butcher Industry

Thomason founded the company’s HQ in Brewerytown and the butcher shop in East Passyunk.

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Life & Style

The Philly Places and Things Jezabel Careaga Can’t Live Without

The Jezabel’s Cafe owner shares her faves.

City Life

Best Thing: The Great Berks County Bird Caper

We plead with serial parrot pilferer: ENOUGH birds in hand, already!

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Property

Bayside Cottage in Stone Harbor

If you’d rather watch the sun set than watch it rise, this is the cute Stone Harbor cottage you want.

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City Life

City Says Not to Be Concerned About the Weather-Related “Odor” at PES Refinery

Officials sent out an alert this week regarding fumes near the refinery, where shutdown procedures are underway after a series of massive explosions last month.

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Foobooz

Why Is There a Pooping Guy on Bloomsday’s Wine Menu?

Foobooz investigates.


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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. 


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City Life

Philly’s Heat Warning System Saved 45 Lives Last Year

In a recent Brown University survey of 20 U.S. cities, researchers found that Philadelphia was the only one whose heat alerts actually made a difference in preventing deaths.

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City Life

The Oval Is Officially Open

Here’s everything worth checking out along the Parkway through August 18th.

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Foobooz

Charlie’s Is Opening with Roast Pork, Breakfast Sandwiches, and Beer in Pennsport

The all-day sandwich spot is an extension of Pennsport Beer Boutique.

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City Life

13 Philly Cops to Be Fired After Social Media Probe

Four others will be suspended — and 69 total will receive some form of discipline.

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Foobooz

South Philly’s Fancy Ice Cream Man Nabs a Brick and Mortar on East Passyunk

Old World Ice Treats owner Chris D’Emilio is teaming up with Mike’s BBQ for a gelato, sorbetto, and Italian sandwich concept.

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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.


City Life

Outdoor Smoking Bans Are Spreading — and Useless

Total bans on lighting up alfresco are popping up everywhere from the Jersey Shore to Temple University — but what’s the point if they’re never enforced?

City Life

Inquirer Management Fears Philly Could Have No Daily Paper in 5 Years

An internal memo from the newspaper’s leadership gives the company just five years to change “our business, our products, our operations and our culture.”

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Foobooz

It’s So Hot That Philly Bars and Restaurants Are Offering Heat Wave Deals

Temperatures are soaring into triple digits this weekend, but these Philadelphia bars and restaurants are keeping us cool with these frosty dishes and drinks.

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Property

A First Look at 11 Cooper

Inside the first all-new luxury apartment building to rise in Camden in decades.

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