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Photos from the party on Broad Street as the Eagles head to Super Bowl LVII
People danced, drumlines marched — and yes, poles were climbed.
Philly blocks off nearly a square mile around City Hall so Eagles fans can celebrate
“Due to celebratory activity, be aware of rolling road closures throughout the city.”
‘Please be kind to the street poles’: Philly 311 issues plea ahead of Eagles NFC Championship game
Along with greasing the poles, police are prepared to issue road restrictions for an area the size of 415 football fields.
Jerry Blavat was a true Philly legend | Opinion
He had that old school radio magic, and a true passion for entertainment.
Can you talk about the Eagles’ chances without jinxing them? Experts weigh in
With Philly sports fans, superstition runs deep.
birdSEED nonprofit, giving grants to first-time homebuyers, expands to Philadelphia
So far the DC-based group has awarded 21 provisional grants in its original city, plus four in Philly.
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Neighborhoods
North Philly’s Beury Building inks agreement for jobs and training, as plans for hotel move forward
The block is now a rare example of side-by-side projects with community guarantees.
Jim’s Steaks is buying next-door neighbor Eyes Gallery, as the shops rebuild after last summer’s fire
This result is a silver lining that could revitalize the block, gallery owner Julia Zagar said.
More than 20 rec centers and playgrounds: What’s coming in Rebuild’s biggest year yet
Momentum like this has been a long time coming for Philadelphia’s signature public works project.
Temple Hospital now has a ‘Yelp for OB-GYNs’ to improve care for families of color
Birthing pros say the app could provide data that helps eradicate Black maternal mortality.
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Eat and drink your Eagles pride: ‘Bird Boxes’ to vegan pop-tarts, green cannoli to green beer
Dishes, drinks, and treats you can consume in the spirit of postseason success.
DeSantis critics stage big protest outside Philly’s Union League as it honors the Florida gov
Members of City Council, the local NAACP, and Philly’s Black clergy joined the crowds outside the storied Republican bastion.
Philly entrepreneurs launch ‘Saltete,’ a new publishing platform for niche travel guides
Travelers get an interactive handbook that’s GPS-enabled, while writers get a place to monetize their work.
Mornings are for coffee and local news
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Katie’s Komets compete: Philly’s junior wheelchair basketball team gears up for 25th anniversary tournament
Despite the Carousel House shutting down, the program is finding ways to thrive.
Stream thousands of movies for free: Kanopy is back at the Free Library
After being discontinued in 2021 because of cost, the popular service was reinstated under a new model.
Rethinking PGW: Philly’s gas utility is failing residents, ratepayers, and the environment | Opinion
It’s time for elected officials to force a change for the better.
Philly faith leaders hope weeklong seminar awakens a ‘citywide culture of reparations’
One of the goals is to address poverty “in a way that acknowledges the root,” an organizer said.
Pressure is mounting for the judge who jailed Meek Mill to resign. She’s already been stripped of criminal cases.
Weekly protests outside Philly’s courthouse call on Judge Genece Brinkely to step down.
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