'Take a Shrek, leave a Shrek' on South 7th Street

‘Shrek Box’ appears in South Philadelphia, gets filled with onions and art

The “little free library”-style installation was put up by the director of a local film festival.

Philadelphia Health Commissioner Thomas Farley listens during a press briefing in March 2020, at the start of the pandemic

Philly health commissioner resigns over MOVE remains: Tom Farley’s rise to power and fall from grace

Farley, who said he made "a terrible error in judgement," was once called "Superman" by the New York Times.

Election 2021

Procrastinator’s guide to the May 2021 primary election in Philadelphia

A cheat sheet for being informed when you vote.

Election 2021

Where’s my Philly polling place? Some spots have changed since November

Voting locations for the May 18 primary, mapped.

Jig-Bee Flower Farm decorated ballot drop boxes during the November 2020 election

Election 2021

Here’s what to do if you applied for a Philly mail ballot, but didn’t get it

Don’t worry, you have options.

Terrill Haigler, aka Ya Fav Trashman, is the 2021 Billies MVP

The Billies

Ya Fav Trashman is the 2021 Most Valuable Philadelphian

Meet Terrill Haigler, who earned his Billies MVP with his relentless advocacy for essential workers and clean streets.

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Republican district attorney candidate Chuck Peruto in his campaign video

The unorthodox campaign website of Philly’s Republican DA candidate

Chuck Peruto made the national news for a section of his bio titled “the girl in my bathtub.”

Angel Indelicato, owner of Transfiguration Hair Studio, (left) haircrafter Lola González-Heres (center) and haircrafter Hailey Sykes inside the salon in West Philadelphia

Why should ‘women’s’ hair always cost more? Philly salons are cutting out the gender bias

At places like Transfiguration Hair Studio on Baltimore Avenue, LGBTQ clients feel welcome.

Kate Winslet in 'Mare of Easttown'; Kate McKinnon in 'Murdur Durder'

Wawa and the Philly accent go global, thanks to Kate Winslet and SNL

A comedy skit featuring a trailer for a crime show called "Murdur Durder" was livestreamed around the world.

Up close with the surprisingly detailed dinosaurs at the Philadelphia Zoo

"Big Time" is great for kids, but also makes for a perfect outdoor date or day spent with friends.

This historical marker at Market and Juniper tells of Mother's Day's history here in Philly.

The Philly woman behind Mother’s Day hated what it became

And she hated what it became in her lifetime.

The Billies

Nominate your favorite awesome Philadelphian for a Billies award

We’re looking for local heroes, creators, leaders, allies, connectors, champions, and innovators.

A group of dirt bike riders on North Broad Street in May 2020

New legislation would let police confiscate more dirt bikes from Philly streets

Riding has long been part of city culture, but the vehicles aren’t street legal.

One of 10 limited edition posters created to raise money for the Black Mama's Day Bailout project

Broke in Philly

Huge success for Mother’s Day bailout, as annual Philly effort blows past fundraising goal

The Community Bail Fund is freeing more moms this year than ever before.

One of the secure mail ballot drop boxes set up by Philadelphia's Office of City Commisioners

Election 2021

Mail ballot drop boxes and drop-off locations for the 2021 primary election in Philly

You have to return your vote before the polls close on May 18.

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Philly Quizzo: Can you beat the high score in the local news trivia quiz?

Test your local knowledge about everything Philadelphia.

Imposter posed as NYC art curator to spread supposed news of ‘missing Picasso’ in Philly

Billy Penn has retracted the story — and the perpetrator has gone silent.

CravePhilly

VIDEO: In the greenhouse where FarmerJawn cultivates produce and food justice

Christa Barfield has grown her concept from a backyard garden into a major player in Philadelphia’s urban agriculture scene.

How to celebrate AAPI Heritage month in Philadelphia

Food pop-ups, fundraisers, rallies, discussions, and art exhibits across the city.

A 2019 property violation notice in Fishtown

Election 2021

Should Philadelphia expand the board that hears appeals on property violations and firearm permits? (ballot question)

If passed, the body could get three new members and theoretically be able to make faster decisions.

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner; Challenger

Election 2021

Philly DA race: With no party endorsement, Vega and Krasner wrestle for support

The challenger won trade union backing, while the incumbent picked up the support of many elected officials.

'Woman with Mandolin,' by Pablo Picasso, 12x18, charcoal on newsprint

Retracted: Story about missing Picasso in Philadelphia

An imposter posed as NYC art curator to spread the supposed news.

In 2013, professionals at the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts in Philadelphia helped restore the Pennsylvania Constitution

Election 2021

Should Pennsylvania amend its constitution to prohibit discrimination based on race and ethnicity? (ballot question)

The concepts in this ballot question aren't debatable, but they're not yet formally enshrined at a state level.

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