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How renaming one Philly street sets the precedent for change
Caroline LeCount was an educator, activist and transit advocate. One Philly group spent almost six years getting her name on a Philly street.
Summer not in the city: a Philly day trip guide
With summer in full swing, you may be looking for your next vacation spot. We put together a list of day trips you can take from the city.
Get a free root beer float at the Franklin Fountain this weekend
The Old City shop is throwing a party in honor of an essential Philly invention: the first ever ice cream soda.
Remember Wawa’s iconic Hoagiefest jingles? This is the guy who made them
Emmy-winning songwriter, internet pioneer and Nerf Herder frontman Parry Gripp reflects on those years writing Hoagiefest songs.
Food & Drink
Top Philly cheesesteak-makers balance tradition and reinvention
“You learn that you’re more than just a cheesesteak shop. You’re part of people’s history and part of people’s expectations,” Ken Silver said.
Where to find vegan ice cream in Philadelphia
There’s no sorbet on this list — just rich, plant-based scoops so creamy you’ll wonder how dairy stayed out of the mix.
Philadelphians have embraced an automatic 20% service charge for the World Cup
Both local and international soccer fans seem happy to tip their servers — even when it’s mandatory.
‘Go back and get it’: Sankofa farm connects African diaspora in Southwest Philly to the land
The 3.5-acre farm is a sacred space that honors the cultural heritage of crops and the deepening of roots, all while connecting generations via common ancestry.
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