West Philly being its usual picturesque self

See the inside of the ‘West Lofts’ at the old West Philadelphia High School

Why Philly’s MOVE bombing historical marker is only temporary

Students will celebrate the new marker this weekend, but a disagreement over paperwork has delayed permanent installation.

Repo man tows vehicle with sleeping child inside in University City

7 Philly summer solstice events from sunrise to sunset

Whether you’d like a tarot reading or simply a summery drink, here’s your guide.

This lawn decoration was seen in West Philly? You don’t say…

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Poet~tree EnMotion’s Summer Solstice Celebration 2017

What	This solstice celebration is a melding of arts and traditions. Before the live performances begin, which span tribal dance, spoken word, belly dance and song, guests are welcome to come for a meditative session that will be a fusion of yoga and the Chinese movement practice chi kung.
Where	The Rotunda at 4014 Walnut Street
When	June 21, 2017 at 6:00 am to 10:00 am
How much	free, but donations are welcome

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Philly’s getting a ‘Water Ice Way’ thanks to this West Philly entrepreneur

Siddiq Moore is making good on a promise to revitalize the troubled 60th Street corridor.

If Iverson were a garbage truck driver…

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Today is Philly Porchfest, a DIY neighborhood music festival of free shows

Pick up a map at Brown Sugar Bakery, Honest Tom’s Taco Shop, Gold Standard Cafe, Kaffa Crossing, Milk & Honey Market or Satellite Cafe, then stroll the streets to listen to tunes by fellow Philadelphians.

South Philly, West Philly screwed by new PPA airport taxi flat rate

Taxi drivers wanted to compete with Uber and Lyft; some passengers will now pay an extra 5 bucks.

“Cannes Film Festival is a long way from West Philly.” Will Smith trots out his Philly cred (?) at Cannes

Kids from West Philly’s Workshop School will ride their creations in the Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby

Gentrification in West Philly: Longtime residents in 231-unit housing complex getting kicked out

This week in parking: The Jurassic Park Jeep of West Philly

Also, how quickly talking about pretty flowers devolves into parking problems in Mayfair.

Marigold Kitchen’s new spring menu might just be too pretty to eat

The West Philly bistro’s tasting menu is a whole day’s worth of eating — breakfast through dinner and dessert.

Councilwoman Blackwell supports plan for Chestnut Street protected bike lane in West Philly

West Philly’s Dock Street unveils ‘local-as-possible’ bar menu

These bites and cocktails are on order at the legendary brewery’s new tasting room.

Thrifting in Philly: 14 places for the area’s best second-hand and vintage

Trendy to dressy, tees to boots, our guide to looking great for not a lot.

Marigold Kitchen owners aim to build a new Philly food empire

The West Philly BYOB incubated CookNSolo and Rival Bros. Lightning might strike again.