Market Street in Old City gets a $16 million glow-up in time for America 250
Pedestrian-focused project includes a new plaza, shorter crosswalks, raised bike lanes, bus bumpouts and trees.
by Meir Rinde
World Cup fans can take a hike — literally. Soccer enthusiasts in Philly can access Lemon Hill fan fest and other sites via trails
Parking is extremely limited at the Lemon Hill World Cup fan site, but the festivities are easily accessible on the adjacent Schuylkill River Trail.
by Nick Kariuki
City officials respond to backlash against heavy police involvement at Philly Pride
“That is not us,” police commissioner Kevin J. Bethel said, rejecting claims that the department is hostile to Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ community.
What the 52nd Street El doesn’t show you
Philly’s Walnut Hill neighborhood features Civil Rights history, science fiction origins, and some of the best food in Philly.
by Hanbit Kwon
What do freedom, liberty and unity taste like? For Herr’s, apparently cheese, barbecue and more cheese
After 100,000 votes in Herr’s Flavored by Philly: Taste of 250 contest, chip lovers have selected their top three curated concept flavors.
by Julia Binswanger and Nick Kariuki
A perfect afternoon in West Philly’s Garden Court: Canopies, curiosities and creativity
Beneath the neighborhood’s serene architectural surface lies a fiercely eccentric creative ecosystem — one you can feel most acutely on a long, unhurried afternoon.
by Hanbit Kwon
Former councilmember Helen Gym emerges to encourage fellow progressives
Gym spoke at a Netroots conference along with Chris Rabb, Kendra Brooks, Nikil Saval and other champions of the left.
by Meir Rinde
You don’t need a dog to enjoy the Schuylkill River Dog Park
All are welcome at this canine utopia in Fitler Square.
High-rises and hidden alleys: A day in Center City West
The true character of this Philly neighborhood isn’t found by looking up. It’s found by looking closely at what happens at ground level.
by Hanbit Kwon
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