A $1 million pedestrian plaza is coming to Reading Terminal Market
Philly's following a worldwide trend to establish car-free streets.
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Why Philly is fighting over a Starbucks next to City Hall
Dilworth Park is getting a new coffee kiosk — and not everyone's pleased.
Philly’s big plan to make streets safer in residential neighborhoods
From more than 20 Slow Zone applications, just two will be chosen for the pilot.
Street art replaces Bigbelly advertising in Center City ‘Trashcan Takeover’
18 artists worked with Rory Creative and City Fitness on the beautification initiative.
Why do we call Philly’s downtown ‘Center City’? Historians aren’t sure
It could stem from William Penn's original "Centre Square" — or have to do with the metropolis' shifting borders.
Seating has been removed from the Wawa at Broad and Walnut
Was the change in response to the two recent stabbings there?
The LOVE sculpture will return Feb. 13 with a triumphant parade
Just in time for Valentine's Day.
Eagles parade: 52 photos from Philly’s Super Bowl celebration
The most epic event this city has seen since...1776?
Holiday showdown: Christmas Village vs. Dilworth Park Wintergarden
Your guide to the best of Philly's holiday markets.
Get a walking tour of women’s history at the Art Museum
Take a deep dive into the backstories of the women behind famous works of art
Missing: Someone stole the creepy doll from the Wendy’s at 15th and Chestnut
It disappeared after a post-concert crowd flooded the store in mid-September.
New viral craze: Shouting SpongeBob lines at Philly restaurants
College students are getting creative with entertainment.
Even carnivores are loving BurgerFi’s new meatless ‘Beyond Burger’
The vegan patty doesn't taste like beef, exactly, but it's awfully close.