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As Wawa closes two Market Street stores, what will take their place?
The chain has reversed its recent Philadelphia growth spurt.
3 years ago
Brotherly love: Aaron and Austin Nola on opposing teams for NLCS Game 2
“We’re going to enjoy this moment and soak it in because we don’t know when it’ll ever happen again," Aaron Nola said.
3 years ago
Brandywine Valley SPCA unveils region’s ‘largest animal welfare facility’
The new shelter includes more outdoor play space, doubles capacity for spay/neuter surgeries, and adds Delaware’s first ICU for shelter pets.
3 years ago
Philadelphia airport names international arrivals hall after Dr. Leon Sullivan
The name of the Philadelphia activist for advocated for Black entrepreneurialism and the anti-apartheid movement will greet international travelers coming to Philly.
3 years ago
A year after suffering from a gunshot wound to the head outside his North Philadelphia school, Ivan Cuevas and his family show what survivorship can look like.
3 years ago
‘Avogeddon’ hits Philly: Surplus avocados to be given away for free
Local nonprofit Sharing Excess will give away thousands of avocados for free at FDR Park this week after supply chain issues result in a massive surplus at area food banks.
3 years ago
Listen 0:49Fans feel a lot like they did a decade ago: they believe in this team again.
3 years ago
Wardrobe event looks to ease shopping experience for Philly’s LGBTQ+ community
Local nonprofits and activists met Monday at The Wardrobe in Old City for an event meant to address clothing insecurities in Philly’s LGBTQ community.
3 years ago
Philly sports’ winning streak boosts spirits across the Delaware Valley
This week, the Phillies and Union continue their playoff runs. The 76ers tip off in their regular season opener Tuesday.
3 years ago
22nd Peoplehood Parade returns to West Philly with art, music, and Gritty costumes
At this Spiral Q event, it doesn’t matter what you look like or where you come from — or even if folks can’t quite pin down your origin story.
3 years ago
Philly drivers have it the worst compared to other cities
Commuters' frustrations are justified, says a new report looking at everything from the cost of parking to how long drivers sit idle.
3 years ago
Flavors of the East and South America find a home in Philadelphia
Local entrepreneurs announce plans to expand all natural fruit flavored ice cream business beyond Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Listen 6:19What started in the early days of the pandemic as a passion project has blossomed into a full-on shop that serves dogs high-quality treats in Bucks County.
3 years ago
Wawa to close 2 Center City Philadelphia locations due to continued safety concerns
The beloved convenience store chain says it is closing stores at 12th and Market streets and 19th and Market streets.
3 years ago
‘Jawn’ is more than a noun. It connects us to who we are, beyond our city and region
The word ‘jawn’ can be used to replace any noun in a sentence, but the term is more than an interchangeable Philly word. It has a deeper meaning, writes Kae Lani Palmisano.
3 years ago