Old City
Gaslight Launches Summer Menus And Happy Hour Deals
The Gaslight, which recently rebranded for spring, is getting another makeover for summer. Now granted, we haven’t always loved this place (or even liked it […]
Headlines: Dead on Arrival? Committee to Review New 10-Story Project in Old City
UPDATE: A request to the Philadelphia Historical Commission for an image of the proposed building at 218 Arch Street was answered several hours after this post was published. […]
Open House in Old City: Jaw Dropping Master Bath Crowned With a Chandelier
We’re going to keep this one short and sweet, mainly because you’re going to want to skip directly to the gallery. We get it. This […]
The Khyber Makes Esquire’s Best Bars List
The Khyber Pass Pub makes Esquire’s list of the best bars in America. The bar is one of 15 new bars on the list, and the […]
PHOTOS: CRAFT PHILA Liberty Bell Fair
For two days this weekend, 6th and Market streets in Old City played home to CRAFT PHILA‘s Liberty Bell Fair, a juried exhibition by regional arts and […]
Spotted in Old City: 130 Elfreth’s Alley Gets Price Cut and…
They don’t call it Old City for nothing, but in spite of this surviving slice of Colonial Philadelphia continuing to wow us with its 1741 birth year […]
Trinity Tuesday: Sweet Old City Home Right Off Elfreth’s Alley
Whoa, whoa, whoa—is that William Penn? Who is this guy? Quick, someone take a selfie with him… Nah, but all kidding aside, living in Old […]
Little Lion to Roar in Old City This Summer
The former Haru at the corner of 3rd and Chestnut is being transformed into The Little Lion, an upscale but casual concept opening this summer. The restaurant […]
New Dance-and-Yoga Fitness Studio Coming to Old City
Jillian Dreusike, creator and owner of Allongée Technique, announced on her blog this week that she’s inked a lease for a brick-and-mortar studio. In May, she’ll […]
Good Riddance: McFadden’s Closes Today
From the Department of Don’t Let the Door Hit You In the Ass comes news that the 3rd Street location of McFadden’s – aka that horrible […]
Independence Beer Garden Sets Opening Date
Michael Schulson’s Independence Beer Garden at 6th and Market will officially reopen for the season on April 30th. April 24th and 25th will serve as […]
Spotted in Old City: Contemporary Loft Condo Comes with Two Elevators
We were always partial to that ivy-clad condo on Cuthbert Street, but now that we know about this neighboring loft apartment at 108 Arch…well, we’re slightly […]
Two Retro Reviews from the Weeklies
Brian Freedman visits Olde Bar for Philadelphia Weekly while Adam Erace reviews Franky Bradley’s for City Paper. Freedman is in love with the fried clams at Jose […]
Noshhh: Craft Food and Drink Showcase This Friday
Noshhh, a local craft food and drink vendor showcase, is going to be held at Old City’s United By Blue, this Friday, March 20 at […]
Live in the Former Home of the Most Interesting Man in the World
His shoes can only be filled by him, but maybe his penthouse condo will be a little more accessible to the likes of you or me. […]