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West Philly’s New Microcinema Wants to Prove That Our Indie Movie Scene Is Still Going Strong
Like many other cinemagoers, I was crushed by the recent closure of the Ritz at the Bourse — the latest theater to shut its doors […]
West Philly Woman Turns Dead Spotted Lanternflies Into Jewelry
All of this spotted lanternfly killing has left us with one small problem: There are dead spotted lanternfly bodies all over the place. But one […]
This West Philly Weightlifting Club Is Making Fitness More Accessible for Inner-City Youth
For many people, fitness can be as good for your head as it for your heart. Whether you’re lifting weights, running, or practicing Tai Chi, […]
Clarkville “Silent Protest” Is a Textbook Example of How Not to Be a White Ally
Clarkville, a pizzeria in West Philly, and nearby bar Local 44 were recently faced with a series of staff protests and a subsequent mass resignation […]
A Philly Trainer Wants to Open a “Social Impact Fitness Studio” in West Philly
In a perfect world, there would be no barriers for anyone to take care of their bodies — all fitness would be free, inclusive, and […]
West Philly Is Getting a Wine Garden
West Philly’s Cedar Park neighborhood got its first official beer garden back in 2017. On Friday, August 2nd, a trio of neighborhood entrepreneurs are opening the […]
West Philly Is Losing Its Mind Over a New Mexican Restaurant
With a new restaurant on the outskirts of the Penn campus, the dearth of quality Mexican food west of the Schuylkill is over. Don Barriga Mexican […]
West Philly’s Massive Sinkhole Is Expected to Ruin Traffic for Another 3 Weeks
Sorry, West Philly: the massive, empty swimming pool of a sinkhole that recently opened just outside Clark Park isn’t going anywhere soon. John Digiulio, a spokesperson […]
SEPTA’s Trolley Situation in West Philly Is Getting Real Ugly
If you’re a SEPTA rider who lives in West Philly and works in Center City, chances are you’ve been dealing with a hellacious commute lately. […]
The L.A.-Based Street Artist Bringing a 19-Story Mural to University City
Mural Arts has announced a massive new project coming to the edge of University City and West Philly — an 11,000 square-foot piece decorating the side of […]
Chef Kurt Evans Is In at Booker’s in West Philly
Chef and activist Kurt Evans, founder of the End Mass Incarceration Dinners and a co-founder of Cooks for the Culture, is heading up the kitchen at Booker’s Restaurant & […]
Activists Threatened, Allegedly Attacked During Protest at Blackwell Campaign Event
A reelection kickoff event on Tuesday night for veteran City Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell was marred by a series of violent threats and an alleged attack […]
Here’s Why Jamie Gauthier Thinks She Can Defeat Longtime Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell
Last week, West Philly native Jamie Gauthier officially announced her bid for City Council in the 3rd District. A former executive director of the Fairmount […]
Rx the Farmacy in UCity Closes After Five Years
This post has been updated. Rx the Farmacy, the weekends-only University City brunch spot with a farm-to-table vibe, has closed after five years in business. […]
Movita Johnson-Harrell Might Become the First Muslim Woman Elected to Pa. House
On Sunday night, Movita Johnson-Harrell, former interim supervisor of Victim Services in Philly’s District Attorney’s Office, surprised many when she became the new Democratic nominee […]