Philly’s first raised bike lane with a concrete buffer is nearly complete
The bikeway runs along the middle of North American Street, connecting Northern Liberties to Fairhill.
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Artist Jesse Gardner, the force behind neighborhood hub Liberty Lands Park, dies of COVID-19
In the 1990s, he helped create Northern Liberties’ first modern green space.
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.
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Dmitri’s is back serving Greek favorites in Northern Liberties
The popular BYOB's original location closed for good last year.
Kensington’s new food co-op could shut down if it doesn’t raise $20k this week
The member-supported grocery store is in dire financial straits
William Penn’s plan: How Philly became a model for American cities
The city's nearly-perfect street grid dotted by parks became a model for the rest of America.
10 actually fantastic pumpkin dishes to eat right now in Philly
Including PSL ice cream *and* PSL donuts.
Is the best fried chicken brunch in Philly at a dance club?
Plus, an Indonesian hoagie, West African comfort and a breakfast sandwich worth seeking out.
Terrifying orb-weaver spiders have returned to the Spring Garden El stop
Upside: Experts say they're not harmful to humans.
A homecoming for new owners of longstanding Northern Liberties tavern, sold after 22 years
The 700's name will not change, incoming proprietors said.
Instead of airbrushing fancy cars, this t-shirt shop helps Philly remember loved ones
"In Memory" products account for half the sales at Airbrush Allstars in Northern Liberties.
After 21 years, The 700 ‘Club’ in Northern Liberties is for sale
Owners of the neighborhood pioneer say it's time to move on.
What are the bright blue ‘Store Not Found’ facades in Fishtown? Ads
The eye-catching marketing campaign serves to introduce a new cell phone service.
Even Democrats from outside the city are questioning Philly’s insider politics
Two state committee members cast protest votes against a replacement in Philly after “bait-and-switch” allegations.
Friendly contracts and no gimmicks: How City Fitness landed at the top of Philly’s gym scene
The local chain will open its sixth location in Center City this fall.
Orkney Street Summer Solstice Potluck BBQ for World Peace
An annual unpretentious open house with a pretentious name, this NoLibs potluck-style barbecue is hosted by Helen and Jonathan Sher and Janet Finegar. Per the Facebook event, all are welcome, so long as they bring something to share! Bonus: The family has a dog named Nyx. You can bring yours too, but you have to check with the organizers first.
Where: Private residence in Northern Liberties at 833 N. 5th St.
When: June 23, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
How much: Free, but bring a food or drink item to share.