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South Philly’s Singing Fountain Might Get a Pretty Dramatic Makeover

If you’ve ever strolled down Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia, you’ve probably stumbled across the Singing Fountain. You would remember this, because while there are […]

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City Life

Dolly Parton Will Send Free Books to up to 2,000 Philly Kids Each Month

Dolly Parton is having a moment. A rather extended one, in fact. More than 54 years after she released her first album, the music icon […]

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City Life

You Can Pry My Shoveled Parking Spot From My Cold Ungloved Hands

This week’s snowstorm — and I use the word “snowstorm” without any air quotes or sarcasm for what was actually an impressive system worthy of […]

City Life

The Most “Philly” Photos and Videos from the Philly Victory Party

In recent years, Philadelphia has played host to a massive Eagles Super Bowl celebration. And then there was the huge Phillies World Series parade. But […]

a woman drops her pennsylvania mail in ballot into a dropbox outside of city hall, and now a lot of pennsylvania voters are confused about the status of their pennsylvania mail in ballots because of an outdated state website
City Life

If Your Pennsylvania Mail-In Ballot Status Was “Pending,” Check Again

Last week, I told you that a lot of voters have been confused about the status of their Pennsylvania mail-in ballots. This is because the […]

Philadelphia voter Denise Pettus outside her polling place in West Philadelphia on Election Day
City Life

First in Line at the Polls, “Terrified” but Prepared

West Philadelphia resident Denise Pettus thought she was going to be the first person in line on Election Day. So when she showed up just […]

photos that the Trump campaign submitted as evidence of Philadelphia voter fraud in the campaign's lawsuit against Pennsylvania
City Life

The Trump Campaign Has Creepily Trolled Philly for “Evidence” of Voter Fraud

These days, it’s basically standard operating procedure to turn exercising your right to vote into an Instagrammable moment. Or a Facebook post. Or a TikTok. […]

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City Life

Controversial Deer Hunt Returns to Philly This Weekend

This Saturday’s weather in Philadelphia looks particularly glorious for late October, with highs stretching into the mid-70s. But if you were planning on taking advantage […]

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City Life

Hundreds of SEPTA Buses Have Free WiFi … When You Can Get It to Work

The other day, one of my colleagues was riding SEPTA’s 42 bus to 15th and Walnut when he noticed a message crawling across the bottom […]

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City Life

The Scourge of the Cinema Eatery Has Finally Arrived In Center City

It’s the year 2032. The latest Rocky spinoff — which, thanks to the wonders of technology, stars a digitally preserved Sylvester Stallone — has just […]

deer hunting at heinz wildlife refuge
City Life

I Let My Son Try Archery Deer Hunting in Philly. Here’s What It Was Like

You might say that my wife and I were more than a little surprised when our 13-year-old son announced that he wanted to go deer […]

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City Life

The Philadelphia Parking Authority Is Cutting Car Owners a Break. For Once.

The Philadelphia Parking Authority has been quietly enacting a policy that makes us wonder if the agency isn’t as bad as we once thought. It […]

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City Life

Bobby Henon Wants You to Dime Out Your Neighbor’s Illegal Swimming Pool

In case you haven’t stepped outside recently, it’s been downright hot in Philadelphia. This week, the sweltering forecast calls for seven consecutive days of 90-plus […]

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Be Well Philly

This Event Director and Marathon Runner Is Actually All About Strength Training

This post is part of our Running Week content. Stay tuned for more stories related to pounding the pavement. Who I am: Stacey Gross (@s__gross), 30 Where I […]

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Be Well Philly

11 Running Shoe Recommendations From Philly Experts

This post is part of our Running Week content. Stay tuned for more stories related to pounding the pavement. It’s no secret that running is an endurance […]