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Philly neighborhood associations are on the front lines of the opioid epidemic
Community-based groups are taking it upon themselves to train residents to use Narcan.

Not a spot in Roxborough, there’s that (illegally parked) Action News van: The week in Philly Parking
Also: Is it legal to jack your neighbor's car and move it?

Manayunk meeting blows up over parking for church apartments
Neighbors weren't interested in a plan with even fewer spots.

Philly soda tax hits corner stores: ‘It’s been completely dead’
"The way you make money is on soda and water.”

Introducing the Ultimate Philly Cheesesteak winner
Thanks to the wisdom of the crowd, the platonic ideal of a Philadelphia steak shop.

Our Ultimate Cheesesteak Championship couldn’t be more Philly
Now's the tough part: Choosing between two of the nicest guys slinging steaks.

How does Philly’s accent change around the city? Hear for yourself
The Philadelphia accent has got quite the reputation.

The Philly neighborhood restaurant index: How we dine, mapped
Mexican in Bella Vista, Fishtown's pubs and wine bars, brunch in NoLibs and the two most common types of restaurants in Philadelphia.