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Looking back at 2025: Sixers abruptly uproot Center City arena plan to stay in South Philly

Looking Back at 2025

Looking back at 2025: Macy's closure marks end of era for Wanamaker Building

Wanamaker Building 2025

There's an anti-cruising sign still standing in Rittenhouse. It reflects the area's complicated queer history.

No cruising sign

Vintage clothing, records and art will fill the Punk Rock Flea Market this weekend

PRFMFeb2025

Rally House could open first Center City store at former Rite Aid

Rally House Philly

Who is moving into Center City's new apartment buildings? A lot of transplants from other East Coast cities

Center City District

Windows at Philly's federal courthouse broken by vandals, U.S. Marshals say

Courthouse Vandalism Philly

Joan Shepp reveals its 'secret sauce' to success after being named one of 50 best clothing stores in U.S.

Joan Shepp

Amateur chefs vie to get their homemade dishes on the menu of Recipe Philly

Recipe Philly main entrance

College of Physicians, Mütter Museum plan expansion into neighboring Center City church

Mutter Museum Expansion

Sonder closes its Philly rental properties as it abruptly goes out of business

Sonder Witherspoon Closure

Parker says Market East plan is open to input. Residents, scarred by Sixers arena fight, aren't buying it.

East Market Street

Open Streets will return to Center City, closing blocks near Rittenhouse Square to cars on Dec. 7

Open Streets Center City

Red, bus-only lanes to be added to 3 streets in Center City, South Philly

Red bus-only lanes

Intercity bus terminal on Filbert Street to be renovated and reopened in 2026

Philly Bus Terminal

Couple who helped to turn Gayborhood into thriving business district honored in Out Magazine

turney safran

'Abbott Elementary' star Lisa Ann Walter's first comedy special is coming to Hulu next year

lisa ann walter special

The Bread Room, restauranteur Ellen Yin's newest venture, is both a bakery and a classroom

the bread room

Take a peek inside World of Flight, Nike's new Jordan Brand store in Center City

World of Flight Main

Film Society Center reopens following renovations to lobby, concession counter and ticket booth

Philadelphia Film Society Center

Philly Bike Ride returns Oct. 18 with car-free route and finish festival at the Art Museum

Thom Carroll - Bike in Center City

New mural celebrating films set and shot in Philly features these 11 movies

Philly film mural

World of Flight, Nike's first Jordan Brand store in the U.S., opens Oct. 10 in Center City

World of Flight

Tria opens Rittenhouse event space that will host wine-tastings and classes taught by sommeliers

Tria Events Rittenhouse

Philly real estate agent pleads guilty to defrauding investors and using money on gambling, personal expenses

real estate fraud case

Artist who designed Obama's 'Hope' poster has new mural towering over LOVE Park

unveil justice mural

Craftsman Row Saloon is serving candy corn martinis at its Halloween pop-up

Candy corn martini

Center City District pulls plug on its fall Restaurant Week, citing 'finite' resources

Center City Restaurant Week

Philly Naked Bike Ride takes place Saturday in support of body positivity, fuel reduction

naked bike ride 2025

McGlinchey's regulars flock to Philly's 'Cheers' bar before it's sold

mcglincheys

Mütter Museum to keep human remains on display but with greater sensitivity

Mutter Human Remains

Philadelphia Art Commission to vote on fate of Frank Rizzo statue that's been in storage since 2020 removal

rizzo statue philly

Vine Street construction to cause delays from next week to January

vine st

Open Streets to return to Rittenhouse for six Sundays in September and October

Rittenhouse Open Streets

Five sexual assaults in Center City, South Philly likely committed by same suspect, police say

Philly Sexual Assaults

Thrift store combs through former UArts building, hoping to reunite artists with their work

uarts artists

Brunch spot Chubby Chicks to close amid public dispute with its Center City neighbors

Chubby Chicks closure

Two-story Taco Bell to open next week on Chestnut Street, but it won't be upscale Cantina model as planned

Taco Bell cantina chestnut

Drunk driver who killed CHOP doctor riding bike sentenced to 6-20 years in prison

Barbara Friedes Case

Dilworth Park fountain soon will let people re-create famous Mickey Mouse scene in 'Fantasia'

Dilworth Park Fantasia

The Roots to perform at Dilworth Park on July 18 as Phillies start countdown to 2026 MLB All-Star Game

Phillies Roots All-Star

76ers ownership group, Comcast buy Market East building across from scrapped arena site

sixers market east

5 SEPTA trolley lines to halt Center City service for a month due to tunnel work

SEPTA Trolley Blitz

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