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Pics from the first Philadelphia Car Show, where serious ‘car culture’ was on display
The first annual North Philly meetup showcased rare classics and muscle cars.
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.
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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.
Beginner’s guide: 30 things to do and see in Philadelphia
New college students, consider this your bucket list.
One of Philly’s best chefs is selling Bourdain paintings at ‘7 Parms’ feast
The Upstairs at Angelo's dinner will feature artwork and food by former Amis partner Brad Spence.
Learn guitar-making, talk gentrification and ‘crush stereotypes’ on Labor Day weekend
YallaPunk builds community connection with language, arts and rock.
No more free admission for college students at the Philadelphia Art Museum
The storied institution said an influx in degree programs made it impossible to offer the program on an equitable basis.
Strawberry Mansion neighbors flip for Idris Elba: ‘His swag is unbelievable’
The movie star is in town to film “Concrete Cowboy,” and locals are thrilled.
The Neon Museum of Philadelphia has found a permanent home
After decades of work, a sign designer's dream is finally coming true.
Spiritual, colorful beauty at West Philly theater tribute to African Diaspora
Theatre in the X staged a world premiere of "Beast of Nubia."
30-year mural to ‘stop the violence’ gets resurrected in South Philly
The developer who destroyed the art helped pay to get it painted anew.
Long live print? Two new arts and culture mags hit Philly this year
The backers of Root Quarterly and Dosage are investing in glossies.
West Philly’s International House is closing. What happens to the renowned theater inside?
After 40 years, Lightbox Film Center is looking for a new home.
Gritty becomes the (unofficial) face of stopping street harassment
A local art group used the mascot's likeness for its annual anti-catcalling campaign.
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.