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Philadelphia

People waiting on a platform as a subway train approaches
Urban Planning

SEPTA gives families and groups easier fare payment options by expanding multitap

The goal is to give families and groups the ability to swipe in up to five people per fare instrument at a time.

2 weeks ago

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Taylor Schmalz, the director of collections and interpretation at Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives
Community
Billy Penn

America’s first Mother’s Day happened right here in Philly, but its founder wasn’t a fan of the day’s commercialization

While you’re celebrating the important women in your life this weekend, you can thank Philly-based Anna Jarvis, who created the holiday over 100 years ago.

2 weeks ago

Philadelphia City Hall
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Philly tourism leaders push City Council to oppose Parker’s hotel tax plan

Opponents say the plan would make Philly home to the highest taxed hotels in a major East Coast city.

2 weeks ago

A typical business corridor in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Philly small business owners say BIRT tax hike is driving them out of the city

Loss of exemption and new tax on Uber and Lyft rides provoke fiery pushback.

2 weeks ago

Boozy Ice Cream at Tipsy Scoop's new Philly location
Community
Billy Penn

Tipsy Scoop is bringing the buzz to the Rittenhouse ice cream scene

Thanks to tough Pa. liquor laws, getting the store to Philly was no small feat.

2 weeks ago

Alice Cooper performing
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Performances from Alice Cooper and Everclear, Love Your Park, ‘Kinky Boots’ on stage and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

May 7–10: Sixers' playoff run continues, celebrate Greek culture at the Opa! fest or brush up on your history during a live podcast taping at the Kimmel.

2 weeks ago

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Members of various veteran organizations carry flag-draped casket of J.B. Ralph from funeral home in Williamstown, Pennsylvania
Arts & Entertainment

The Mütter Museum commemorates 50th anniversary of deadly Legionnaires’ summer in Philly with new exhibit

“The Philly Killer exhibition,” as well as a second new exhibit called “Creating a City of Medicine,” are part of the city’s semiquincentennial celebrations.

2 weeks ago

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Nilda Pimentel and Talia Giles
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A fight over vacant Philly lots is exposing tensions in Mayor Parker’s housing plan

The Turn the Key program promised affordable homeownership. Critics say many residents are priced out, raising the question: Who is "affordable housing" for?

2 weeks ago

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ropa vieja and its lighter version on plates
Science

Can Philadelphia restaurants reduce overeating by offering small portions?

As more people take drugs to reduce their appetite and lose weight, including GLP-1s, some restaurants are beginning to offer smaller portions.

2 weeks ago

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Reginald Streater, Tony Watlington and Sarah-Ashley Andrews sitting at a table
Education

17 Philadelphia schools are set to close in 2027. Here’s what to know

Philadelphia's school board voted to pass the district’s facilities plan last Thursday, despite protests from city officials and residents.

2 weeks ago

Bill Gates smiles
PlanPhilly
Science

Former Southwest Philly refinery site will become home to nuclear life science facility

The company plans to manufacture a rare, radioactive isotope for use in cancer treatment trials starting in 2029.

2 weeks ago

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Kathryn Ott Lovell, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation
Community
Billy Penn

Philly officially launches tourism season, ‘welcoming the nation’ as America250 events ramp up

The third annual Philly Opener kicks off what tourism leaders say will be a "once-in-a-generation year of history."

2 weeks ago

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid
Community

Joel Embiid is out for Game 2 of the 76ers’ series against the Knicks with ankle and hip injuries

Embiid struggled through a short night in the Knicks' Game 1 victory, scoring 14 points on 3-for-11 shooting in 25 minutes before the starters were benched.

2 weeks ago

Center City District Philadelphia
Community
Billy Penn

Philly nonprofit spurs popups to give small businesses the spotlight on Market Street

Meantime is a nonprofit that temporarily places local entrepreneurs in vacant retail spaces. Their latest project places six popup businesses along Market Street.

2 weeks ago

Selby Kiffer posing for a photo in front of a display case.
Arts & Entertainment

Prized private collection of Benjamin Franklin items briefly on display in Philadelphia, before heading to auction

Highlights from the Jay T. Snider collection of Benjamin Franklin are on display at The Library Company of Philadelphia, before heading to auction at Sotheby’s.

2 weeks ago

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