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This Philly fountain has a typo. Should anyone fix it?
A typo carved into Philadelphia’s Eli Kirk Price Fountain went unnoticed for decades. Now, monument experts say it may be there to stay.
History
25 years later: How 9/11 changed Philadelphians
Billy Penn asked readers: how has 9/11 changed the way you live, the way Philadelphia works or the way you think about the future?
Carpenters’ Hall celebrates the First Continental Congress with Saturday ‘Firstival’
In a year where all the focus is on 1776, the Philadelphia Historic District’s ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ wants everyone to look back two earlier.
A time capsule sealed by Philly students in 1976 was opened. Here’s what was inside.
Students and Pennsylvania leaders gathered in Philadelphia to open a time capsule filled with photos, newspaper clippings and letters from 1976.
Food & Drink
Dîner en Blanc Philly cancellation aftermath
The annual “end-of-summer” white party draws thousands of attendees each year. This year, severe weather forced its cancellation.
Should we be putting pickles on our cheesesteaks?
Picklesteaks might just be the next big thing in cheesesteak technology.
A citywide guide to Philadelphia’s farmer’s markets
Philly might be a concrete jungle, but you can still find locally-grown produce and fresh goods that are kind to your body and wallet.
In Northeast Philadelphia, a haven for immigrants from Russia, Ukraine and beyond
Bustleton and Somerton are home to a vibrant population of diverse immigrants, and a host of enticing restaurants and markets.
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