Bear exhibit reopening

Philadelphia Zoo's bear exhibit to reopen after $25 million renovation project

The upgraded habitat includes mesh trails for the sloth bears to roam, a cave and new breeding spaces.

For the centennial in 1876, Philly hosted a world's fair that was a showcase of American innovation

1876 centennial

New book explores impact of Black storytellers on American culture

Sarah J. Jackson

How Philly marked America's 50th

1826 Philadelphia

Ahead of the semiquincentennial, here's a look back on life in Philly in 1776

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Photography exhibit shows social impact of North Philly boxing gym

Damian Stipanovich Temple

Summer reading: Check out these 7 books from Philly-area authors

Summer reading 2026

Ferry service to run between Jersey Shore and New York City this summer

Seastreak Ferry

Philly soul singer Barbara Mason's ballad 'Forever' took off on TikTok. Now, more of her songs can be streamed

Barbara Mason TikTok

Obamas appear in trailer for Questlove's Earth, Wind & Fire documentary

Earth Wind Fire Documentary

Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott to headline Philly's Fourth of July concert

Welcome America Headliners

Exhibit to tell story of Ona Judge, who escaped from enslavement

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Quinta Brunson to play Betty Boop in film on the cartoon's rise to stardom in 1930s

Quinta Brunson Betty Boop

City to designate part of Sansom Street as 'Philly's Funniest Block'

ComedySportz Philadelphia

President's House gets $25,000 grant for mobile display and documentary on preservation efforts

President's house preservation documentary

Love & Honey Fried Chicken to open fifth location in Zagar-mosaicked space

Love & Honey Passyunk

Riverview Wellness Village sculptures to feature residents' work

Riverview Wellness sculptures

A.J. Brown marries Kelsey Riley in California

AJ Brown wedding

Philly now has the nation's only airport halal and kosher food market

PHL airport kosher halal

Preservationist pushes for Hercules Posey, George Washington's celebrity chef, to get Pa. historical marker

Hercules Posey President's House

American Girl dolls come to life in satirical FringeArts musical

American Girl Dolls musical

Will Smith to play FBI agent on a murder case in new Amazon movie

Will Smith movie

What to stream: Binge 'Pink Panther' films and meet Priscilla Presley

Streaming guide Priscilla

Baked potato shop goes from pop-up to permanent home on South Street

Mod Spuds opening

Nearly 50 dogs and puppies rescued from Delco home

Dog neglect rescue Delco

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Philly Salvage settlement

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