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Business

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

Courts

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

Barbara Friedes Case

Arts & Culture

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

Dilworth Park Fantasia

Performances

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

Development

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

sixers market east

Transportation

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

SEPTA Trolley Blitz

Transportation

PPA's metered parking rates in Center City increase by $1 per hour on July 1

PPA Rate increase

Business

After Iffy Books owner shared financial struggles, the community rallied to keep the Center City shop open

iffy books

Arts & Culture

City wants feedback on five potential designs for Sadie T.M. Alexander statue

Sadie T.M. Alexander

Parties

New F1 Arcade in Center City to host watch parties all summer, starting with the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday

f1 arcade

Development

76ers, Comcast Spectacor choose architects for new South Philly arena

Sixers Flyers Arena

Politics

Drivers will be ticketed for blocking bike lanes starting June 19 as Center City group fights new law

Bike on Spruce

Real Estate

William Way LGBT Community Center to sell building after nearly 30 years on Spruce Street

William Way location

Transportation

I-95 South near Penn's Landing to be closed on most nights until mid-July

Penn's Landing Park

Protests

Protesters call for the release of Philly asylum seeker

ICE protest

Business

Del Frisco's Grille in Center City to close this summer after 7 years

Del Frisco's Grille

Business

McGillin's Olde Ale House opens gift shop in new Center City storefront

McGillin's Gift Shop

Arts & Culture

Rittenhouse Square Art Show returns for its 98th year in early June

Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show

Development

Ahead of 2026 celebrations, Philly again seeks vendor for LOVE Park flying saucer

LOVE Park Saucer

Food & Drink

22 Center City restaurants will offer two meals for $30 as part of midweek lunch special during the summer

Center City lunch

Investigations

Temple student denies responsibility for antisemitic sign and demands apology from Barstool Sports founder

Celebrities

John Legend helps Eagles' A.J. Brown propose to girlfriend in Center City

AJ Brown Proposal

Investigations

Temple suspends student for antisemitic sign at Barstool Sansom Street

Barstool Philly Antisemtism

Investigations

Correctional officer charged with sexually assaulting inmate at Philly's Federal Detention Center

Correctional Officer Assault

Politics

Bernie Sanders urges supporters to defend democracy at May Day rally outside City Hall

Bernie Sanders Rally

Entertainment

More people are staying out late in Center City than before the pandemic

Center City nightlife

Performances

Alt-comedy festival debuts in Philadelphia with 15 performances over two weekends

interact comedy fest

Real Estate

Former Rittenhouse home of famed architect Frank Weise hits market for $3.3 million

Weise Home Two

Real Estate

First look: Photos inside a Center City office-to-residential conversion project

1701 Market Building

Food & Drink

Nearly 100 bars in Center City will offer $7 cocktails, $6 wine, $5 beer for Sips

CCD Sips

Business

Mediterranean restaurant Leo to replace shuttered Volvér at Kimmel Center

Leo Kimmel Center

Investigations

Shooting outside Center City hookah bar leaves 1 man dead, another injured

hookah bar shooting police

Courts

Driver who fatally struck CHOP doctor on her bike pleads guilty to DUI

DUI Crash Friedes

Arts & Culture

The Portal is moving from LOVE Park to City Hall courtyard; here's a livestream

portal city hall moving

Entertainment

Retro roller rink in Dilworth Park returns this month with a preview party that's open to the public

roller rink dilworth park

Arts & Culture

Mütter Museum parts ways with director who questioned ethics of displaying human remains

Mutter Museum Quinn

Weekend

Cherry blossoms and open streets: Your weekend guide to things to do

Weekend guide

Arts & Culture

Portal lets voters decide on its future home. The options: Stay in LOVE Park or move across the street.

Portal locations vote

Transportation

Lombard Circle ramp to I-95 to close for 2 years due to highway capping project

I-95 Cap Closure

Food & Drink

To win free wings at Lion Sports Bar, predict Bryce Harper's exact batting average and home runs this year

lion sports bar wing contest

Arts & Culture

Portal in LOVE Park will be back online in 'a matter of days' and then move elsewhere in Philly

Portal new location

Transportation

Love Run half marathon: Here are road closures and the route for Sunday's race

love run road closures

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