Truly bizarre cocktails worth trying around Philadelphia
Caesar Salad Martini anyone? These eccentric drinks are far from old fashioned.
Latest news
Sixers release season schedule with a nod to Philly’s art
The 76ers enlisted LJ Rader’s of ArtButMakeItSports to pair team photos with artwork from the city’s museums and artists.
The U.S. dollar and other coins got their start right here in Philly
The first U.S. Mint opened in Philly in 1792. Over 234 years later, the institution is still operating and celebrating its role in American finances
Billy Penn City Guide: Mt. Airy and Quintessence Theatre Group
Quintessence is part of an arts scene resurgence in Mt. Airy.
Here’s how Philly street artists are embracing LeBron James
New murals, billboards and merchandise celebrating the NBA legend are already here.
What is “Quizzo?” And where can you play in Philly?
The history behind the infamous Philly trivia world — better known as ‘Quizzo’ – and where you can play around the city.
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Could self-driving SEPTA buses be coming to Philly?
State Rep. Ben Waxman’s proposal to restrict autonomous transit vehicles stirs debate over AI, cost-savings and jobs.
How Philadelphia became the home of America’s first zoo
Head to a block party at the zoo this Saturday to celebrate its origin story.
Shhh! A silent concert is coming to Chestnut Hill this Saturday
This Silent Music at Philly’s James Turrell’s Skyspace is an experimental show about unplugging from the algorithm and back into nature.
Philly’s smart loading zones are a boon or a plague, depending on who you ask
Double-parking by delivery trucks is down, traffic speeds are up, and the PPA has collected $5 million in fines.
Washington Avenue’s revamped route to the Delaware River offers a wide sidewalk and new bike path
The new “connector street” project is the largest of several aiming to encourage use of the Delaware River Trail and the waterfront.
West Philly is throwing a festival to honor MLK Jr.’s Freedom Now Rally this Sunday
Freedom Now Fest is looking back on an important moment in Philly history with live music, art, local bites and activities for the whole family.
Dinosaurs, birds and rocks, oh my! Academy of Natural Sciences was the “first” for a lot of Philly’s natural history
The Academy of Natural Sciences was the first scientific society of natural history in America. 200 years later, it continues to spread scientific curiosity.
Headlines of Yore
A 19th century Philly civic leader’s legacy includes this pop culture icon
C.C.A. Baldi was a major figure in Philadelphia’s Italian American community. His family would go on to lead in both politics and pop culture.
Food & Drink Scene
Top Philly cheesesteak-makers balance tradition and reinvention
“You learn that you’re more than just a cheesesteak shop. You’re part of people’s history and part of people’s expectations,” Ken Silver said.
Neighborhoods
An all-in-one pass lets you dive into Germantown history
Germantown’s OnePass gives you access to nine historical sites for one price. The organization hopes this will encourage visitors to remain curious
Power & Politics
Philly’s Fringe Festival puts rookie theater makers (including a former state treasurer) in the spotlight
Former Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella and other newcomers join a massive field of producing nearly 100 shows for Fringe.
How renaming one Philly street sets the precedent for change
Caroline LeCount was an educator, activist and transit advocate. One Philly group spent almost six years getting her name on a Philly street.
Judge grants partial victory in Philadelphia write-in votes lawsuit
Four Republican write-in candidates must be seated, but the fate of many others remains unclear.
New Market East engagement center is one more step toward corridor redevelopment
The city is touting over 50 new businesses in Center City this year alone. Here’s how Market East’s development will contribute.
Gun violence prevention
Philly ‘Peacekeepers’ to get unique professional development in new program
The 8-week program will help invest in programs that help prevent community violence throughout the city.
Healing Verse Germantown uses poetry and public art to strengthen community bonds
Exhibit organizers hope it serves as a model in Philly and the U.S. for addressing mental health wounds of gun violence through the transformative power of poetry and public art.
From trauma to teaching: Philly gun violence survivors are rewriting how gun violence gets covered
The launch of the Survivor Connection online website and the Association of Gun Violence Reporters both seek to provide training and support.
How Philly became ground zero for rethinking gun violence reporting
An effort led by local researchers and survivors is reshaping how journalists tell stories of trauma, healing, and prevention.
Education
New report shows struggles, successes of Philly area students
The Children First’s report highlights how mental health, violence, poverty and underfunding affects Philly schools and students.
Inside the unraveling of one of Philadelphia’s most successful charter schools
In 25 years, there’s been mostly public praise for MCS — but its methodology is unusual, and some question the founder’s motives in shutting it down.
How teaching in Philly district schools differs from charters: Three teachers share their stories
They each have their pros and cons, on issues ranging from resources to oversight.
Why a Southwest Philly charter is refusing to close after the school board voted to shut it down
Parents had good things to say about the K-8 academy, which was founded in 2007 and, like its neighborhood, is majority Black.
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secrets & Fun
How a Philly band’s viral kickball commentating is helping them build a following
Mid Sentence are using the popular social videos to vibe with their community, and promote their debut album.
(Almost) everything happening in Philly during the World Cup final
The final between Spain and Argentina is this Sunday. Here are the best events happening over the weekend.
Sports Culture
LeBron James Day officially declared in Pennsylvania as Sixers land four-time NBA champ
The 41-year-old James is set to sign a modest $8-million, two-year contract with the Sixers, according to ESPN.
Philly-based artist completes his World Cup trophy made of finger and toenails
Clancy Philbrick used around 8,000 nails donated by over 200 people from around the world for his critique on colonial labor exploitation and the global wealth divide.
The nation’s first organized baseball team gets celebrated during MLB All-Star weekend in Philly
The Olympic Ball Club of Philadelphia’s formed in the 1830s and played a gloveless form of the game that made for a more frantic battle between batters and fielders.
France and Paraguay prepare for Philly’s final World Cup game — and it’s going to be a hot one
The soaring French return to Philly to face a Paraguay side that has already pulled off a giant-killing win over Germany.
