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Notable women in Philly history you might not know — but definitely should
Two abolitionists, a scientist, an artist, an athlete, and an activist whose legacies will live on in Philadelphia history. → Read More
Meet Joanna McClinton, Pa.’s first Black woman House speaker
The former public defender and criminal justice champion is the first rep from Philly to hold the seat in over a decade — and the first Philly Democrat since the 90s. → Read More
Philadelphia library brings back Saturday hours after 3 years
Nearly a dozen branches throughout the city will be open on Saturdays starting this weekend, for the first time since COVID hit. → Read More
Disney at the Franklin: What you’ll find at the Philly world premiere
The science museum’s focus on families made it the “perfect place” for Walt Disney Archives to kick off the 100th anniversary exhibit. → Read More
Philadelphia mayor’s race on TikTok: Candidates court young voters with videos
There’s no “copy-and-paste formula” that leads to political success, strategist Annie Wu Henry said. → Read More
All the Philly-KC Super Bowl bets: Mayors, senators, art museums
There are over a dozen high-profile wagers between the two cities, with cheesesteaks, BBQ, and Poor Richard’s Almanack at stake. → Read More
Philadelphia’s crowd-surfing Jelloman making 4,000 Super Bowl jello shots
After Paul Vile’s stunts during the NFC Championship celebration went viral, he had to take the week off work to play his alter ego. → Read More
Philadelphia city controller candidates: Who’s running and why
A look at people vying to replace former Controller Rebecca Rhynhart in 2023, who resigned to run for mayor. → Read More
Philadelphia City Council: Your updated list of candidates
Every seat on Philadelphia’s governing body is up for grabs in this year's election, and the field of contenders is predictably expansive. → Read More
Eagles food and drink takes over Philadelphia
Philly is so dedicated to the color green right now that a non-football fan — or non-Philadelphian — might mistake it for St. Patrick’s Day. Folks across the city are […] → Read More
Eagles food and drink takes over Philadelphia
Philly is so dedicated to the color green right now that a non-football fan — or non-Philadelphian — might mistake it for St. Patrick’s Day. Folks across the city are […] → Read More
Who's running for Philly mayor? Your regularly updated candidate tracker
From experience to endorsements, a quick way to stay up to date with the race. → Read More
Stream thousands of movies for free: Kanopy is back at the Free Library
After being discontinued in 2021 because of cost, the popular service was reinstated under a new model. → Read More
Best bites at the 2023 PA Farm Show (omg that creamsicle milkshake!)
Two meats and four sweets that show off the commonwealth’s best agriculture. → Read More
PA Farm Show butter sculpture: 1,000 lbs. and all the stats you could possibly want to know
The half-ton creation took two weeks to carve, and would take over a century to eat. → Read More
Raise a hat, drop a bologna: All the weird objects Pa. lifts and lowers on New Year's Eve
Lions, lightbulbs, and berries, oh my! → Read More
Why are so many candidates for Philly mayor using orange in their logos?
Unusual for campaigns, the color is connected with an important political movement — but none of the contenders mentioned it. → Read More
What you'll find at Kindy's Christmas Factory Outlet, Philly's warehouse of kitschy holiday magic
The store is the opposite of pretentious. → Read More
Where to find free at-home COVID tests in Philly ahead of holiday gatherings
You can also order some through the mail, but it’s anyone's guess if they’ll arrive on time. → Read More
Pay for your SEPTA ride with a tap of your phone, and take your friends along
The agency’s mobile payment pilot is now open to all — though it’s not meant to replace your Key card. → Read More