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Buggies, boarding and beers: How Philadelphians enjoyed the weekend’s snowstorm
Over nine inches of snow, sleet and freezing rain couldn’t stop many from having a good time in the frigid temperatures.
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Supporters of the President’s House slavery exhibit gather ahead of court date on its future
Avenging the Ancestors Coalition held a gathering on Wednesday, and are supporting the city’s lawsuit to get signage explaining the site’s ties to slavery reinstalled.
Girl Scouts of Eastern PA celebrate growth, evolution as next ‘Firstival’
The first public Girl Scout cookie sale was held in Philly in 1933. The organization is celebrating by looking back at the growth they’ve made since then.
‘It’s a damn shame’: Park Service crews dismantle President’s House exhibit on slavery
The removal follows a White House directive to reshape how U.S. history is presented at national parks — sparking protest and a lawsuit from the city.
‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ celebrates Philly’s professional basketball history in next Saturday ‘Firstival’
The National Basketball League was formed in Philly in 1898, the Historic District and the Sixers have teamed up to commemorate it.
Food & Drink
A weekend blizzard could be a catastrophe for Philly restaurants – but some plan to be there for their customers regardless
Restaurants across the city could lose out on tens of millions of dollars. But each is preparing its own strategy to weather the storm.
Philly contenders among the 2026 James Beard Awards semifinalists
Veterans and rising stars in the city’s restaurant scene will vie for a finalist nod to come on March 31.
Alcohol-free spaces to spend your nights out, long after Dry January ends
For some Philadelphians, zero proof is a year-round practice. Here’s our guide to fun and inventive N/A-friendly places around the city.
A restaurant scalper tried to sell 11 tables at Mawn. The mayor just signed a bill making the practice illegal
As Philly’s dining scene heats up, the selling of hard-to-get reservations has become a thing. Here’s why it’s a problem — and what’s being done to address it.
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