How Roxborough parents are processing the high school scrimmage shooting
Area moms say they love the neighborhood and don’t blame RHS kids — but worry that nowhere is safe.
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Some Philly businesses are finally reopening after Ida floods — just in time for another hurricane season
Several storefronts in Manayunk and East Falls changed things up when they returned, while others are still struggling to open.
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On a sunny Election Day in Philly, worker shortage causes some stumbles as issues drive voters to the polls
“I’m here getting my money’s worth,” said a registered independent who showed up to vote on the ballot questions.
Lax security measures discovered at Philly election warehouse where materials were stolen
Officials say they’re confident vote integrity has not been compromised.
Finding fun in quarantined Philly: Neighborhoods band together to create ‘rainbow hunts’ for kids
The bright window drawings are popping up all over the city.
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.
How dogs help kids learn to read at Philly’s Free Library
The program is possible thanks to a handful of volunteer therapy pups.
Celebrate 2 years of East Falls’ accessible indoor playground
Kids At Play is throwing a birthday bash.
Where to find Friday the 13th tattoo specials around Philly
Most shops are providing several designs to choose from, but a few will take your submissions.
Celebrate the opening of a new East Falls coffee shop
Vault + Vine is opening in East Falls today and will have specials all weekend.
Where: Vault + Vine at 3507 Midvale Avenue
When: September 8, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. to September 10, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
How much: Free
A Turkish refugee opened a pizza and coffee shop in East Falls, complete with a patio full of gorgeous patterns
Founded Coffee & Pizza looks like it's worth a visit just for the atmosphere, but people are also loving the food and drink.
This Philly artist makes furniture inspired by climate change
The work, which depicts scenes of a “dying planet,” sells for upwards of $7,000.
Siren: East Falls is getting a pop-up beer garden on the Schuylkill
The location is beneath the Roosevelt Expressway next to Kelly Drive.
Philly mystery: Why are Homegirls chips back on store shelves?
The once-ubiquitous snack got a 21st century makeover