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Holiday

Christmas Village vendors: Self-taught photographer Russ Brown tries to 'capture the city in its best light'

christmas village russ brown photography

Holiday

Christmas Village vendors: Alyssa Wisser weaves in tribute to late grandfather in upcycled clothes at Stoked Pineapple

stoked pineapple christmas village

Holiday

Christmas Village vendors: For 15 years, John Murray has brought sweaters and jewelry from Ireland to Philly

christmas village irish shop

Business

Wawa is closing its experimental Center City store with a pickup window

Wawa 16th Ranstead

Courts

Philly man who stabbed 2 Macy's security guards, killing 1, pleads guilty to murder

Macy's stabbing guilty plea

Business

Island-themed bar and Mediterranean restaurant to open in Midtown Village

Mona Bar Philly

Development

City Council delays key vote on 76ers arena as negotiations center on community benefits agreement

76ers Arena Council

Neighborhoods

Car-free streets return near Rittenhouse Square on Dec. 8 and 15

open streets december

Business

The North Face to close Center City store at the end of January after 15 years

North Face Philly

Movies

Philadelphia Film Center will undergo a $2 million renovation project in 2025

Philadelphia Film Center

Movies

Philadelphia Film Society to host weekend marathon with all six 'Rocky' movies on Dec. 6-8

Rocky Movie Marathon

Business

A cookie craze hit Center City this year, with many new bakeries opening

Center City cookies

Development

76ers say rides to games on SEPTA will be included with season ticket packages, for one year, if arena is approved

76ers arena SEPTA

Video Games

Video game lets players explore LOVE Park and virtually travel to Ireland using Portal

LOVE Park Portal

Development

Chinatown advocates tell City Council 76ers arena would push neighborhood 'toward the precipice'

76ers Arena Hearing

Government

Philly to roll out second trash pick up days starting December to combat illegal dumping

Philly trash days

Arts & Culture

VinylCon returns to Philly to unite analog music and record lovers

VinylCon Philly November

Shopping

Lego is selling a 791-piece set to build a 10-inch tall replica of the LOVE sculpture

LOVE statue LEGO

Development

City Council questions how proposed 76ers arena will impact SEPTA and who will pay for service upgrades

76ers City Council

Business

Giant Heirloom Market at Strawbridge's building in Center City to close in December

Giant Heirloom Closing

Arts & Culture

Philadelphia Ballet releases limited amount of $10 tickets for opening night of 'The Nutcracker'

the nutcracker discounted tickets

Family-Friendly

Dilworth Park's ice rink and and holiday market return next week

dilworth park ice rink

Donations

Vending machine that lets people donate to Philly charities is coming to Fashion District

Light World Machine

Education

New Temple President John Fry lays out goals, including expanding in Center City

John Fry Temple

Arts & Culture

First Black woman to graduate from Penn's law school to get statue in Philly

Sadie T.M. Alexander contest

Arts & Culture

See where Billie Holiday and Jackie Robinson stayed in Philly on this Green Book walking tour

Green Book Walking Tour

Transportation

City Council approves bill to raise fines on parking or stopping in bike lanes

Bike lanes bill council

Investigations

Man caught on video setting fire outside Old City synagogue early Tuesday

Philly Synagogue Arson

Arts & Culture

Philly's new portal sculpture goes live, connecting LOVE Park to three cities around the world

Portal Sculpture Philadelphia

Arts & Culture

New Portal sculpture at LOVE Park will link Philly to other cities via livestream

Portal LOVE PArk

Investigations

Drexel administrator charged for alleged drunken confrontation with police inside SEPTA station

Drexel Administrator Charged

Family-Friendly

Dilworth Park transforms for fall this week with hay maze, happy hours and shopping

hay maze dilworth park

Transportation

Bicycle safety upgrades on Spruce and Pine streets to be discussed at public meeting next week

Bike Lanes Philly

Investigations

Burglary at Jewelers' Row store caught on surveillance video

Jewelers Row burglary

Entertainment

Halloween-themed improv and variety shows to spook Center City in October

Crossroads Comedy Theatre Halloween

Entertainment

The Friendship Bus rolls into Philly this month to help people make connections

Love Park friendship bus

Holiday

It's Halloween all October at Franklin Square with Spooky Mini Golf, fountain light shows and free pumpkins for kids

franklin square spooky mini golf

Development

At meeting on 76ers arena, Mayor Cherelle Parker details $50 million community benefits agreement

76ers arena CBA

Food & Drink

Amina owner to open Afro-Latin restaurant at former Libertine space in Center City

Fia Philly Restaurant

Business

Bob & Barbara's must knock down its $35,000 streetery after losing legal fight with city

Bob Barbara's Streetery

Entertainment

At this new escape room in Center City, those who fail get doused with paint

Beat the Bomb Philly

Music

After 35 years, Chris' Jazz Cafe keeps evolving to help Philly's music scene continue to grow

Chris' Jazz Cafe Anniversary

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