What can Philly learn from Detroit? Local leaders are heading to the Midwest to find out
The two cities have a lot in common, so organizers say this year’s GPLEX conference has a ton of potential.
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The latest info on what's happening in Philadelphia, and what you need to know if you live, love, work in or just care about what happens in the nation's birthplace.
The street next to Reading Terminal Market is becoming a ‘festival’ area with expanded sidewalks and outdoor dining
The project isn’t quite as ambitious as originally planned — no retractable bollards, for example — but it should all be done by fall.
Shake Shack declines to drop Martin’s, but says they’re in ‘active conversations’ about the bakery’s ties to Mastriano
Other food businesses, like Philly’s Federal Donuts, are seeking alternate potato roll vendors that aren't connected to the Pa. gov candidate known for election conspiracy theories.
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Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Will you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
What we know about the deadly mass shooting on South Street
At least 14 people were reported shot, and at least three of them died.
This dashboard is tracking the Philly region’s economic growth since the pandemic
It measures four key markers: job growth, small business growth, wage growth, and poverty reduction.
Philadelphia schools change ‘lockdown’ language to reduce confusion amid emergencies
The new language is meant to help staff and students more clearly understand the type of situation they’re facing.
CAPA students walk out to protest discrimination and support their Black assistant principal
The selective performing arts high school is majority Black and Hispanic, but students allege a lack of representation among teachers makes microaggressions common.
It’s a recount for Oz vs. McCormick: What you need to know about Pa.’s super-close race for Republican Senate nominee
We should know the results by June 8.
Philly is giving free COVID-19 tests to party throwers and event organizers
Party on, Philadelphia? The Health Department knows people aren’t going to stop gathering, so there’s an online application to help make it safer.
Philly Streets is creating a new unit to speed fixing potholes and make sidewalks more accessible
The curb ramp repair crew has the potential to save the city millions in contractor costs.