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SRC votes to end contracts; parents, teachers, freak out: The morning on social media

by Chris Krewson October 6, 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

How to celebrate and commemorate Veterans Day 2026 in Philly

From the Parkway parade to museum programs and community ceremonies, here’s where to mark Veterans Day in Philadelphia.

by Davis Cuffe

Dragons, fairies and a play in a day: What kids learn at Philly’s Arden Theatre

With just eight hours to write and perform a play, students practice teamwork, creativity and compromise.

by Davis Cuffe

A spring freeze, a fall squeeze for Philly restaurants

Crop losses are pushing restaurants to source ingredients from farther away, adding costs and squeezing already thin profit margins.

by Julia Binswanger

Philly’s rats aren’t going anywhere, but a new strategy could keep them in check

From colonial ships to Clark Park, rats have long made themselves at home in Philly. Now the city has a new plan to fight back.

by Davis Cuffe

Fighting Philly’s daylight savings darkness one bike light at a time

The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia gave away around 1,000 free bike lights Wednesday to keep riders safe.

by Julia Binswanger

The Schuylkill Crossing Swing Bridge is ready to open

After a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 13, pedestrians and cyclists will have easy access between Grays Ferry Crescent and Bartram’s Mile.

by Nick Kariuki

Philly’s Thanksgiving parade created the blueprint for the U.S.

The Gimbel’s Thanksgiving Day Parade originally aimed to get customers into the department store for holiday sales. It ended up becoming an iconic celebration reaching thousands.

by Violet Comber-Wilen

Old City boutique shop Philadelphia Independents is closing its huge door for good

The boutique store showcasing local artists for over 12 years will remain open until Dec. 24.

by Nick Kariuki

Art on the menu: A North Philly garden cooks up community

Artist Pedro Ospina’s Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden brings neighbors together through potlucks, recycled art and a space that’s always growing.

by Julia Binswanger

Review: ‘I Play Rocky’ is no knockout, but Anthony Ippolito packs a punch

Anthony Ippolito delivers a standout performance as Sylvester Stallone in Peter Farrelly’s “I Play Rocky,” a nostalgic but uneven tribute to the Philly classic.

by Davis Cuffe

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