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Arts & Entertainment

Schoolly D, Janis Ian among new inductees in Philly’s Walk of Fame

The annual Walk of Fame ceremony returned after a pause in 2024.

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Community

Prince Edward dedicates Bicentennial Bell during Philadelphia visit

Queen Elizabeth II gifted the bell to the United States from Great Britain during her July 1976 visit.

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Courts & Law

Philly judge faces ethics complaint over role in wife’s cheesesteak shop

The Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board has filed a complaint against Common Pleas Judge Scott DiClaudio over Shay's Steaks, which opened more than a year ago near City Hall.

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Health

50 years after Vietnam War’s end, expanded hepatitis C screening in Philly leads to more veterans cured

The rate of hepatitis C infections is higher among Vietnam War veterans and others who may have been exposed during their service more than 50 years ago.

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Philly’s carbon emissions have dropped. Here’s what experts say should be next

The data could be clouded by impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as an increase in remote work.

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PlanPhilly
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Philly Mayor Parker joins minimum wage protest, pushes for permission from state for city-controlled wage laws

Most legislation to raise the minimum wage in Pennsylvania doesn’t survive a committee vote, but two years ago a bill passed the House but stalled in the Senate.

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‘We’re not going to accept that’: Eastwick residents travel to D.C. to demand flood solutions funding be restored

Close to a dozen residents of the flood-prone neighborhood met with members of Congress Tuesday.

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Tiphanie White shows off Philly earrings at the pep rally about volunteering in Philly for the semiquincentennial
Arts & Entertainment

Philly looking for ‘Phambassadors’ to boost city pride in the run-up to 2026

The city’s “Phambassador” program asks people to pledge to “love their city” as it prepares for waves of visitors in 2026.

2 weeks ago

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Urban Planning
Billy Penn

As Philadelphia looks to ‘cap’ Vine Street Expressway, it seeks Chinatown community feedback

The project is hosting pop-up events to share design options for a park that aims to restore and reconnect the neighborhood.

2 weeks ago

Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo of Nihonbashi Philly smile
Community
Billy Penn

Tomomi and Kosuke Chujo — of Tokyo’s Philadelphia-themed sports bar — speak on their first-ever Philly pop-up

Billy Penn chatted with the owners of Nihonbashi Philly about their classic sandwich, two new Japanese-inspired cheesesteaks and their love of the city.

2 weeks ago

A co-working space area
Urban Planning

Philly’s new office culture: co-working for connection, not just convenience

Across Philly, co-working spaces aren't just about sharing desks — they're reshaping work culture by creating communities that boost collaboration and innovation.

2 weeks ago

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy at the Philly Shipyard
Politics & Policy

U.S. transportation secretary calls for more shipbuilding during visit to Philly shipyard

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he believes ramping up shipbuilding is key to the country’s security and independence.

2 weeks ago

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Runners participate in the 2023 Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run, a 10-miler through the heart of Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

A comprehensive guide to the many run groups in and around Philly

Find the fitness community that fits your schedule, location and vibe. Most are free to join.

2 weeks ago

Runners on the Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

11 great places to get out and run in Philly

Experts offer up the best routes — and some hidden gems — for a run alone or with a group.

2 weeks ago

Speedy Ortiz
Arts & Entertainment

Sing Us Home Festival looks to create ‘a lot of memories with a lot of people’ May 2-4 in Manayunk

Festival headliners including Frank Turner, The Bouncing Souls, and event organizer Dave Hause will play alongside AJJ and Tim McIlrath.

2 weeks ago

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