How dogs help kids learn to read at Philly’s Free Library
The program is possible thanks to a handful of volunteer therapy pups.
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Chickens are roaming around Graduate Hospital, and no one is mad about it
It's theoretically against the law, but as long as no one's complaining, Animal Control won't bother with enforcement.
After years of neighborhood drama, a historic South Street West property makes progress
Rumor had it that 2300 South St. might be turned into an Amazon pickup center. That rumor is false.
SEPTA swapping 7,000 signs — at a cost of nearly $150,000 — to rename AT&T Station for NRG
The switch also brings new touchscreen maps and cell phone charging kiosks.
See ya, AT&T Station: SEPTA snags NRG as Broad Street Line sponsor
The NJ-based energy company forked over $5 million for the naming rights.
Friendly contracts and no gimmicks: How City Fitness landed at the top of Philly’s gym scene
The local chain will open its sixth location in Center City this fall.
If a mural and an escape room had a lovechild, it would be this new Philly art show
"Welcome to our den of mayhem."
No, you’re not allowed to swim in Swann Memorial Fountain
Or any of Philly's historic public fountains — but of course people do anyway.
Molestice
A free annual block party with live music, craft beers, food trucks and all-ages appropriate activities. This year's headliner? Nicole Atkins, an indie/psychedelic rock and Americana folk singer from Neptune (New Jersey, not the planet). Other local performers include Worldtown SoundSystem, Mutlu, Hardwork Movement, The Sermon!, Brian LaPann and Scantron. Per their mission statement, Molestice wants to become Philly's version of NoLa's Jazz Fest.
Where: Corner of Race and Mole streets at 100 block of N. Mole St.
When: June 23, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
How much: PAYG
After allegations of bed bugs and grift, city facility cuts ties with South Philly recovery house
Clean Days & Sober Nights is privately owned — and certification isn't mandatory.