14 streetlight sensors are collecting data on a Center City block as part of a ‘smart cities’ pilot
Use of the tech elsewhere has raised some privacy concerns. Philly officials say in this case, the data is highly anonymized.
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Giant Heirloom Market’s new Philly location is a throwback to the ‘golden age’ of shopping downtown
Come for the groceries, stay for a drink next to the wild boar fountain.
Token jewelry, mini trolleys, cozy sweats: Best merch at the SEPTA store, now open for the first time since March 2020
Heads up, transit fans: online shopping is coming next year.
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A new app lets you change the colors at the center of the Philly skyline
An upgrade added animation to the crown of One Liberty Place, now outfitted in easily-adjusted LEDs.
How to get more people vaccinated? In Philly, by hosting a parade down Broad Street
A brass band, a rap emcee — and free vax clinics along the way.
Best pizza in Philly? Tyrese Maxey picks Giovani’s in Center City
The rising Sixers star gave the underrated sports bar a shoutout on Instagram.
Secret Philly: Inside the Masonic Temple, the intricate landmark next to City Hall
A hidden network of rafters, a plaster “death mask,” and a warning about ice cream.
A week that changed Philadelphia: How the George Floyd protests unfolded
The timeline of eight days that will go down in Philly history.
Where to go roller skating in Philly this summer, from outdoor discos to indoor jams
If you don't have your own wheels, you can always rent a pair.
Philly on the rebound: Over 100k people walked through Center City last week
The numbers bode well for businesses in the heart of the city after a rough year.
To stop Philly gun violence, officials should put their money where their mouth is, protesters say
“We are robbing our children of a childhood,” said an organizer of Friday’s rally at City Hall.
What you’ll find at the huge new Giant supermarket on the Schuylkill River
Local products, a coffee shop, 40 beers on tap and terrace seating with a view of 30th Street Station.
Fire forces evacuation of COVID-positive residents, new Philly quarantine hotel opens Monday
There’s now a “repair or demolish” order on the Rodeway Inn, which is in a historic Center City property.
Philly’s newest Black Lives Matter mural is on its most prominent government building
“Crown” by Russell Craig overlooks the plaza where Rizzo once stood guard.
How long is the line at Trader Joe’s? For one Philly location, you can check the webcam
The stream is live from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What’s that annoying buzz? PennDOT considers daytime construction after noise complaints
The Center City viaduct revamp is one of just nine projects continuing through the pandemic.
Philly installing public restrooms and sinks at City Hall and Love Park, plus hundreds more free meals
Marked by colorful decals, the sites are intended to help prevent COVID-19 from spreading among people on the street.
How the Municipal Services Building became Philly’s most polarizing government tower
The Brutalist structure was once considered revolutionary.
Opinion: If Philly cares about safety, we should ban cars from Chestnut Street
Somewhere out there, a world exists where we don’t blame SEPTA for being late.
Giant, Aldi, another Trader Joe’s? All the new supermarkets planned for Philly this year
The city's grocery store boom is not slowing down.