City Council preview: Everything Philly leaders will be fighting about this fall
Reforming the tax abatement, boosting neighborhood retail, and striving to get past Harrisburg on gun control.
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Philly police wanted to fire 15 officers over Facebook posts, but 9 already resigned
The first public hearing about the social media database was nearly eclipsed by all the other PPD scandals this summer.
Yards Brewing is getting into hard seltzer, thanks to a local contract
Two Robbers is moving all their production to the Spring Garden facility — which is serving the clear bubbly on tap.
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Pop up pool? Philly residents are using a construction ditch for kayaking
The Kensington developer says he's waiting on permits to gets started on a fix. L&I says it's waiting on new designs.
Kent State apologizes to Temple for booting field hockey team to set off football fireworks
The Kent State director of athletics said the school should've allowed the game to conclude.
New mentorship program helps people of color become Philly police officers
The goal: better community relations with fewer confrontations.
10 things to know about Kyle Tanguay, the Eagles’ first male cheerleader in 35 years
He's a New Hampshire native and UArts dance major, and yes, he's taken.
South Philly pizzeria to make national splash on Action Bronson’s Vice TV show
More capacity is being added, because Angelo's Pizzeria already sells out regularly.
Best Philly breweries to watch the Eagles
15 spots to catch the game if you love local beer.
From Nazi cargo ship to Philly party boat: Life and times of the Moshulu
Before it was docked on the Delaware, 115-year-old vessel sailed all over the world.
Legendary Sixer Bobby Jones on his love for Philly — and its spaghetti
The “gentleman of the NBA" is being inducted into the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame.
Philly artists were on the hook for $500 after Made in America
Even if you just put out a tip jar without a permit, L&I can confiscate all your stuff.
This Boyds x King Saladeen collab will benefit Philly schools and cancer research
The city's oldest department store is getting into a "major situation" with a hot local artist.
A former Philly priest with 30-year history of sexual abuse was arrested for lying to the FBI
Robert Brennan faces “falsehood” charges because of PA’s short statute of limitations on abuse.
The Malcolm Jenkins controversy and why the NFL still doesn’t have a policy on kneeling
Some fans say they love players' commitment to social justice. Others want them to stick to sports.
Developers are trying to turn the Liberty Bell foundry into a hotel
Some 20k Brits signed petitions against the proposed mixed-use tourist attraction.
Some neighborhoods get crime-fighting LED streetlights, but others must wait
Community leaders can ask for the new bright lighting, but there's no timeline for rollout.
99 problems and the mail is one: USPS delivery problems spike in Philly neighborhoods
Complaints spiked up to 75% in some parts of the city — but not in the suburbs.
Test your local knowledge: Can you beat the Philly Quizzo high score?
The late summer edition of our monthly trivia night.
Beginner’s guide: 30 things to do and see in Philadelphia
New college students, consider this your bucket list.