Independence Hall and Liberty Bell reopen after COVID shutdown

Capacity restrictions mean a better view, so if you haven’t been for a while, it might be worth a trip.

Shirt Corner is back! Philly icon reopens at original Old City storefront

After a devastating 2014 fire, the 80-year-old family biz is back on 3rd and Market.

With fancy entrances and glass skylights, SEPTA’s 5th Street Station is finally open

Planning and renovation on the Historic District El stop took the better part of four years.

Would a Sixers arena work on the Philly waterfront? Here’s how other cities fared

Downtown sports stadiums are on the rise across the U.S.

Philly food and drink scene

Coronavirus restaurant casualties: Old City’s Farmicia and Mad River Manayunk will not reopen, are closed forever

The situation appears tenuous for many, if not all, Philly restaurants and bars.

Philly’s coronavirus response

Love wins: Philly health care worker gets married at socially distant wedding

Deployed in a COVID wing, Jessica Heaven didn't want to wait.

Secret Philly

When Philly abolitionists opened the first women’s medical school in the world

The college was run by woman deans for nearly a century.

Amtrak flipboard

RIP Amtrak flippy board: Commemorate the anniversary of 30th Street’s loss with a modern solution

Thanks to Oat Foundry, you can get up close and personal with a split-flap display in Old City.

Art Museum’s ‘Oval’ to become permanent park, many other Philly public spaces advance

From the Schuylkill Crossing to Graffiti Pier, there's lots of progress planned for this year.

Holidays in Philly

Where to shop local in Philly on Small Business Saturday

13 destinations where your spending goes even further to support the community.

Why Philly’s robust Native American cultural center abruptly shut down

Before he was killed in a car crash, activist Kyle Shenandoah was working on resurrecting the indigenous peoples hub.

Things to Eat

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.

Pusha T sneakers sold only in Philly and Norfolk disappear in under 3 hours

The all-white "Ozweego" was only available at the rapper's two shoe stores, one in Old City and another in Virginia.

Andre 3000 is playing his flute around Philly

The OutKast rapper has gained a rep as a roaming flautist.

Philadelphia historic landmark index: A guide to what’s worth your time

Just because Philly has great history doesn’t mean you should visit every site.

Cobblestoned 5th Street between Chestnut and Walnut is apparently in danger of collapsing at any moment. It’s closed “until further notice.”

There’s an open meeting tonight to discuss the fate of the Philadelphia History Museum

Using ‘Hamilton’ as a peg, this Eastern Iowa newspaper took readers on a virtual tour of Historic Philadelphia

The Old City fire that destroyed a building and shuttered shops was set intentionally, the ATF says

Tweet from @billy_penn

Abstain from sex or resign, the American Bible Society told its Old City employees. Nearly 20 percent quit within a year.