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Parks on Tap opening physically distanced indoor dining at Fairmount Horticulture Center
In non-pandemic times, Parks on Tap, run by Philly Parks & Rec and restaurant group FCM Hospitality, brings its boozy setup to public parks in neighborhoods across the city.
5 years ago
More than 45 Philly-specific Bernie Sanders mittens memes
Savsies, Gritty, SEPTA — everyone got in on the game. We collected them here for posterity.
5 years ago
Rent out this entire Kensington bookstore for a romantic, affordable, indoor date night
The Head & The Hand Books offers a candlelit setting where couples have the space all to themselves.
5 years ago
Hank Aaron, baseball’s legendary slugger, dies at 86
"Hammerin' Hank" was 86. He shattered Babe Ruth's home run record in 1974.
5 years ago
4 years, 1,400 t-shirts and one message: Trump sucks
West Philly photographer Lori Waselchuk started her apparel messaging project exactly four years ago.
5 years ago
Biden action on Liberian immigrants has community in Philly hopeful
President Joe Biden issued an executive order to shield certain Liberians from deportation, and promised to fix a green card program launched under Trump.
5 years ago
Fewer empty lots, police from community: Philly teens tell Mayor how to make a safer city
For some of Philly's Gen Z residents, 2020 was a political wake-up call. Now, they're bringing their ideas to city government.
5 years ago
AP Sources: Eagles plan to hire Colts OC Nick Sirianni
According to two people familiar with the decision, the Philadelphia Eagles are nearing a deal to hire Nick Sirianni to be their head coach.
5 years ago
Butter Baby Yoda, Ruth ‘Butter’ Ginsburg: Vote for your favorite DIY sculpture at the Pa. Farm Show
They're no Butter Gritty, but some entries are pretty sweet.
5 years ago
Who is Jeffrey Yass? The Philly-area billionaire whose cash supported election challengers
A look at his philanthropic history reveals consistent support for organizations connected to extremism and white supremacy.
5 years ago
4 broken windows, 150 311 calls: What needs to happen before a bar is shut down?
We fear how many other businesses in the city are breaking laws and impairing the quality of life for residents without any consequences.
5 years ago
This week’s Things to Do includes cultural and educational events outdoors and online.
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Listen 4:57‘Motivates the whole community’: South Asian residents from Philly react to VP Kamala Harris
“It is very inspiring for all of us, especially for South Asians who are not necessarily politically engaged,” said one supporter. “Perhaps it will inspire some of our younger
5 years ago
‘The first but not the last’: Philly-area Black women celebrate VP Harris with pearls and pride
Dressed in pearls and Chucks, AKA sisters and elected officials cheered the historic moment. “She’s the first, but she won’t be the last,” said Philly's Dr. Ala Stanford.
5 years ago
SEPTA reassigns transit cop who attended Trump rally that led to Capitol insurrection
The reassigned SEPTA police officer was one of seven who attended the rally that preceded a deadly insurrection of the U.S. Capitol.
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