Layla A. Jones
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19th Street is Center City’s new lunchtime hot spot
What to seek out between Walnut and Arch.
Nelson Agholor invites ‘Unlike Agholor’ hero to Eagles home game
Former firefighter Hakim Laws saved some babies and made a whole city laugh.
Is the best fried chicken brunch in Philly at a dance club?
Plus, an Indonesian hoagie, West African comfort and a breakfast sandwich worth seeking out.
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Pics from the first Philadelphia Car Show, where serious ‘car culture’ was on display
The first annual North Philly meetup showcased rare classics and muscle cars.
What you’ll see when Fashion District Philadelphia launches this week in Center City
PREIT's revamp of the Gallery mall is all about "retail-tainment" and local love.
Pusha T sneakers sold only in Philly and Norfolk disappear in under 3 hours
The all-white "Ozweego" was only available at the rapper's two shoe stores, one in Old City and another in Virginia.
Things to Eat: Bangin’ beef ribs, soul food chicken, rose Greek pie
Our new weekly series on the tastiest food in town.
Kent State apologizes to Temple for booting field hockey team to set off football fireworks
The Kent State director of athletics said the school should've allowed the game to conclude.
This Boyds x King Saladeen collab will benefit Philly schools and cancer research
The city's oldest department store is getting into a "major situation" with a hot local artist.
The Malcolm Jenkins controversy and why the NFL still doesn’t have a policy on kneeling
Some fans say they love players' commitment to social justice. Others want them to stick to sports.