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12 fantastic holiday markets where you can shop local in Philly
From Christmas Village to the West Craft Fest.
‘They won’t even let you in’: Center City stores are banning kids under 18
Five Guys on Chestnut removed its age-restricted sign after a reporter started asking around.
3 of the world’s hottest sneaker shops are in Philly — and they’re joining forces this weekend
The Bermuda Triangle project raises money for local schools.
For jeweler who nearly lost his biz when the Gallery closed, Fashion District offers new hope
George Thomas has been repairing watches and making custom silver trinkets since 1994.
Peek inside Philly’s new Trader Joe’s, coming soon to Broad and Arch
It'll be the supermarket chain's second location in Center City.
40 photos that show off Philly’s colorful new Fashion District
The former Gallery mall has been brightened up for a new era.
What you’ll see when Fashion District Philadelphia launches this week in Center City
PREIT's revamp of the Gallery mall is all about "retail-tainment" and local love.
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.
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.
Fashion District Philadelphia: Everything that’ll be open at launch of the former Gallery Mall
More than 50 vendors are in the lineup, including a handful of locals.
Why two former Anthropologie buyers created a lingerie store that celebrates *all* women
Hidden Intimates operates under the mantra that "comfortable is sexy."
A homecoming for new owners of longstanding Northern Liberties tavern, sold after 22 years
The 700's name will not change, incoming proprietors said.
The weirdest things Philly buys shopping while drunk
Inebriated purchases are a $45 billion industry.
Wawa threatening to disrupt 7-Eleven’s convenience store dominance in Philly
The Delco-based chain has massively ramped up its urban presence.
Ugly fruits and veggies delivered to your door — stoop thieves be damned
Imperfect Produce food rescue is launching in Philly.
Who wants to buy Penn Book Center? Owners are taking offers
The independent bookstore has been a West Philly mainstay for 57 years.