The Week in Parking
Fight off the PPA with your phone and check out this week’s best Philly parking tweets
The meterUP app is back. Sort of.
So meterUP is back. Sort of. The Philadelphia Parking Authority’s pay-by-phone app relaunched this week in parts of the city after disappearing in April. The PPA is now using a different operator for meterUP, which comes with added costs.
Apparently one of the reasons the app fell apart last spring is because the one cent convenience fee just wasn’t enough to cover costs. So now users will pay a 40 cent convenience fee. That’s the price you pay for not having to run like hell to beat the PPA to your meter. People. Are. Excited.
Right now, meterUP is only available to people parked between Fourth and 20th streets, and Arch and Locust, so best of luck to you South Philly folks. The PPA plans to expand the service into parts of the city over the next few months.
Check out the FAQ from the Parking Authority on what the app can do.
The week in parking
Somebody tell her about meterUp
This is what we call a parking pickle
What if USPS used cargo bikes…?
Define “good”
Maybe this woman only has 17 years of experience
Attn: @OGsportyspice’s neighbors
Totally legit BBQ
Maybe this one of those “things can only get better” moments
That handicap sign in your way? Just run it TF over
Doesn’t matter what he runs for. He’ll win.
More than 1 in 10 jobs in Philly are food-related — and the industry is still growing
A new report quantified the city's booming scene for the first time.
12 fantastic holiday markets where you can shop local in Philly
From Christmas Village to the West Craft Fest.
Impeachment witness Kurt Volker is Temple made — and sang in the concert choir
But he forgot to submit a yearbook headshot.
These bite-size pretzel cheesesteaks are brilliant and in stores now
Two signature Philly foods combine for a solid party snack.
Vetri, Le Bec-Fin, La Panetière: The illustrious culinary history of 1312 Spruce Street
As far as restaurants go, this might be Philadelphia’s most charmed address
Joe Coffee to close all Philadelphia locations by end of year
The NYC-based company has been operating in Philly since 2013.
Philly’s thriving Black party scene is taking over your favorite dive bar
Here's half a dozen places to get your dance on.
How does Philly show up to a presidential impeachment? In a platinum blonde wig with stilettos to match
Local drag queen Pissi Myles made a colorful splash at the Capitol this week.
This awesome Eagles vs. Patriots tailgate party has free hot chocolate and cookies
Hit up the Gameadelphia tent for snacks, board games and prizes.
Half a billion dollars: PA medical marijuana sales skyrocket 500% in year two
Nearly 150,000 Pennsylvanians are now certified to buy weed.
Planet Fitness and other gyms are violating Philly’s cashless ban
29 locations are breaking the rules — but there’s no enforcement till someone complains.
Lawsuit: Philly Sheriff Williams targeted female deputy’s marriage, called her ‘a broken down woman’
The city has already paid more than half a million dollars to settle claims involving the outgoing official.
Here’s a list of resources to include when reporting on gun violence in Philly
Have one to add? Let us know.
A Philly group posted bail for 130 people. Here’s what happened next.
The Philadelphia Bail Fund found 90% of folks they helped still showed up for court.
PA Rep. Martina White to become Philly’s first woman Republican party leader
The power shift comes amid a crushing election for GOP in a Democratic town.
Inside Marian Anderson’s South Philly home, where the classical singer made history
Because she was Black, the contralto gained international renown before she was recognized in her native city.
$10,000 challenge: If Wawa gets more Twitter followers than Sheetz, Philabundance wins
A Philly-area businessman is putting his money where his convenience story loyalty is.
While NYC cracks down on fare evasion, Philly’s decrim is working well
Since SEPTA implemented its new system, just 13 people got the harshest penalty — and still avoided jail.
Cheesesteak destination Max’s shut down by Philly Health Department
The Germantown Avenue shop had cameos in "Creed" and "This Is Us." It's expected to reopen soon.
Historic Northern Savings Fund building is now a gorgeous Di Bruno catering space
The Frank Furness-designed bank on Spring Garden has new life as "Banca."