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Tanks, guns and ammo: What Pennsylvania’s police departments got from the Pentagon

by Chris Krewson December 4, 2014January 17, 2023

Chris Krewson

Chris Krewson is the executive director of LION Publishers, a national nonprofit association that serves local journalism entrepreneurs build sustainable news organizations, and the founding editor of... More by Chris Krewson

West Philly musical teaches Econ 101 via lap-dancing, strip-tease show

Emily Bate’s “Homo Economicus” aims to entertain and educate audiences at God’s Automatic Body & Spa.

by Jane M. Von Bergen

Philly’s musical legacy launched with some of the first American-made instruments

The city of harmony is home to the first American-made piano and sousaphone – a nod to what is now a city rich in musical history

by Violet Comber-Wilen

‘May the 4th’ in the Philly area: These are the Star Wars events you’re looking for

Why just watch ‘A New Hope’ when you can experience New Hope, Pa. on Star Wars Day?

by Nick Kariuki

Easing the struggle to charge an EV in Philadelphia

Hundreds of curbside and parking lot chargers could be installed over the next few years.

by Meir Rinde

Here’s the Philly-based golfer you can watch at the PGA Championship in Delco

Aston-native Braden Shattuck, a club professional at Rolling Green Golf Club, made the group of 20 PGA of America club golf professionals who qualified from a tournament in Oregon this week.

by Nick Kariuki

Some Philly restaurants are prepping to add a mandatory 20% service charge during the World Cup

The Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association said businesses should consider a 20% hospitality fee as international tourism ramps up this summer.

by Julia Binswanger

Your guide to the 2026 Broad Street Run

Philly is home to the nation’s largest 10-mile race, and it’s bound to be a party this year. Here’s how (and where) you can watch this Sunday’s race

by Violet Comber-Wilen

Dozens of Philly mail ballots have flaws. Here’s how to find out if yours has problems.

Mail voters can check the list of “undeliverable” ballots. Also, the deadline to register to vote is Monday.

by Meir Rinde

Five queer Philadelphians are getting their due with a lush, floral mural in the heart of the Gayborhood

Artist Santiago Galeas talks honoring LGBTQ+ trailblazers through community outreach.

by Julia Binswanger

Lawsuit stalls bike lane upgrade, but Philadelphia pushes ahead on loading zones

More truck loading zones, “smart” zones, and rideshare-only spots could be on the way.

by Meir Rinde

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