6 don’t-miss stops along the Delaware River Trail, one of Philly’s best new outdoor spaces
The unbroken path now stretches from Fishtown to South Philadelphia, and there’s no shortage of things to check out.
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A big tribute and dance party for Philly to celebrate what Selena means to them
Brooklyn Bowl hosts the first local edition of the touring “Forever Selena” event commemorating the late Tejano singer.
Un gran tributo y fiesta para Filadelfia celebrará lo que Selena significa para ellos
El Brooklyn Bowl presenta la primera edición local de la gira “Forever Selena” que conmemora a la difunta cantante tejana.
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Kismet Bagels is about to open their first cafe, serving bagels, schmears, sandwiches, and coffee to Fishtown
The self-taught husband-and-wife bagel duo grew their business thanks to partnerships and community.
Cans of ready-to-drink Fishtown Iced Tea are coming soon to a bar near you
The Interstate Drafthouse cocktail is getting an upgrade from its Arctic Splash carton, but the original flavor is still there.
Indie bookstore The Head and The Hand is expanding to a new, bigger location on Frankford Avenue
The nonprofit publisher first opened in Kensington three years ago.
What to expect at LMNO, Stephen Starr’s new restaurant under the El
The Fishtown spot has lots of open air seating, plus a bookstore and art gallery.
The historic spires of St. Laurentius in Fishtown are headed for demolition
With permits officially issued, dismantling of the landmark — once considered for a potential apartment rehab — is expected to begin in November.
Philly’s first NFT gallery abruptly closing in Brewerytown, looking to reopen in Fishtown
There’s a final bash to raise funds for the unexpected move.
Three popular Philly bars are closing for a week to give workers paid vacation
Standard Tap, Johnny Brenda’s and The International join a small list of independent restaurants where staff get summer PTO.
Questlove gives Philly artists a boost with local billboard blast
Created with Mural Arts, the artwork is part of a promo campaign for the music documentary “Summer of Soul.”
A week that changed Philadelphia: How the George Floyd protests unfolded
The timeline of eight days that will go down in Philly history.
Philly Style Bagels expands, bringing ‘best in America’ bagels to Old City
The original Fishtown location is also now back in business.
The Fishtown beaver is a good sign for Penn Treaty Park
Caretakers are now working to balance the rodents’ destructive chew with the environmental benefits of their dams.
South Philly was jealous, so film buffs opened the city’s third Free Blockbuster
The Delco native who came up with the idea is hoping no corporate buzzkills shut them down.
‘Both sides’ were agitators, says Fishtown police captain at tense community meeting
Earlier in the day, neighborhood organizations attended a training on alternatives to policing.
‘There’s gonna be looting,’ police warned white Fishtowners, showing a close-knit relationship that plays out across Philly
The city has received a high volume of misconduct complaints since the protests began.
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.
She was told not to open a Black-owned bookstore in Fishtown. She’s doing it anyway.
Harriet’s Bookshop is now welcoming customers to browse its woman-centric shelves.