Radiant return for Feastival, Philly’s renowned food and dance fundraiser for FringeArts

Here’s everything that went down at the Budd Plant party.

Election 2021

Philly’s holding mail ballot drop-off events for the November election

You can also use one of the 24/7 drop boxes located around the city.

‘Simmo the Savage’: Everything we know about Ben Simmons’ neon gaming sign

The not-yet-former Sixer has been using the nickname since he was a teen.

Indigenous skeleton discovered at Philly school, will be repatriated with help from Temple

The district says it’s conducting a search for any other potentially forgotten remains.

Philly’s soda tax

Philly teens drank less soda after the beverage tax took effect, new study finds

The research from CHOP and UPenn showed a significant drop compared to other cities.

All Philly schools are supposed to have a gender neutral bathroom, but they’re often hard to access

Some buildings place them in the nurse’s office, or down a locked hallway.

Temple University student diversity is increasing, but the proportion of Black undergraduates is down 40% since 2002

Hispanic and AAPI enrollment is up.

Remembering Temple education prof Trudy Moskowitz, who pioneered interactive learning

Over her 35-year career, the teacher of teachers helped shape education in Philadelphia and beyond.

Philly food and drink scene

Krupa’s Tavern celebrates (probably) 100 years serving Fairmount

There’s no doubt the local favorite is one of Philly’s oldest woman-run bars.

Gen. Colin Powell was the voice of Philly’s first talking pedestrian traffic signal

The country’s first African American secretary of state died Monday at 84.

With protected bike lanes, sidewalks, and solar lighting, the Delaware River Trail is close — but won’t finish till spring

Some work is still ongoing, but people are already taking advantage of the waterfront path.

Election 2021

Should Philly mandate an annual cash infusion to the Housing Trust Fund? (Ballot question)

If this was in already in effect, an additional $25 million in taxpayer dollars would have gone to affordable housing this year.

Election 2021

Should Philly have more flexibility when hiring city employees? (Ballot question)

Council members and others say eliminating the "Rule of Two" would widen the pool of candidates, and provide equitable access to top jobs.

Should the city charter call for marijuana legalization in Pa.? (Ballot question)

There's already a slew of state legislation this year around this issue, backed by both Democrats and Republicans.

Election 2021

Procrastinator’s Guide to the 2021 November election in Philadelphia

A cheat sheet for being informed when you vote.

Election 2021

Should Philly create a new department dedicated to managing city-owned vehicles? (Ballot question)

The current Office of Fleet Management oversees more than 6,000 cars and trucks, but could theoretically be dissolved by the mayor.

Ya Fav Trashman is writing a children’s book about sanitation workers and the power of clean streets

He’s looking to raise upwards of $10,000 for printing costs, with hopes of getting the book in the hands of over 30,000 children.

Weavers Way eyes Germantown for a big new grocery store, the co-op’s fourth

The member-supported supermarket’s Mt. Airy flagship is overwhelmed by demand.

Broke in Philly

Philadelphians seek help with bullet damage to cars as shootings continue

Neither the city or state offers assistance, and repairs can be costly.

Philly food and drink scene

Lard bread comes to Philly, thanks to the city’s top pizza-makers

We sampled creations from Pizza Jawn, Down North Pizza, Pizza Plus, and Freelance Pizza — and you can try them this weekend.