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Sadie T.M. Alexander contest

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

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

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

Bike lanes bill council

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

Philly Synagogue Arson

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

Portal Sculpture Philadelphia

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

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

Drexel Administrator Charged

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

hay maze dilworth park

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

Bike Lanes Philly

Burglary at Jewelers' Row store caught on surveillance video

Jewelers Row burglary

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

Crossroads Comedy Theatre Halloween

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

Love Park friendship bus

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

Fia Philly Restaurant

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

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

76ers arena CBA

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

Bob Barbara's Streetery

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

Beat the Bomb Philly

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

Chris' Jazz Cafe Anniversary

Jason Kelce says the 76ers should stay in South Philadelphia

Some of the city's Halloween pop-up bars open this week, ushering in spooky season's nightlife

halloween bars tinsel

Hundreds of people pack town hall for 76ers arena to discuss polarizing proposal in Center City

Parker 76ers Town Hall

One injured in shooting on SEPTA subway platform in Center City; suspect in custody

SEPTA Shooting Police

Mayor Cherelle Parker to discuss 76ers arena proposal at town hall Wednesday

Mayor Parker 76ers

Thousands of city workers get pay raise with contract extension, but the union isn't thrilled about the deal

City union workers Mayor Parker

Fringe Fest, Feria del Barrio and cheap eats: Your weekend guide to things to do

Weekend guide

Pop-up pickleball courts will return to Dilworth Park next week

Pickleball courts Dilworth Park

Man charged with ethnic intimidation in stabbing of park ranger at Rittenhouse Square

Rittenhouse Stabbing Ranger

Philly is exploring adding concrete barriers to bike lanes on Spruce and Pine streets, official says

Bike lane Cherelle Parker

A section of Camac Street in Center City is being repaved with wood blocks for historic preservation

Camac Street reno

Police search for man caught on video stomping car windshield in Center City

Vandalism Suspect Spruce

Traffic study finds Center City can handle 76ers arena congestion, but it will take finesse to make it work

76ers Arena Traffic

Man arrested for alleged unprovoked assault of five people in Center City

Center City assault

Cookie company Taylor Chip to open two Philly stores in September

Taylor Chip Rittenhouse Fishtown

A Formula One arcade with simulated racing is coming to Center City

F1 Arcade Philly

Upcoming comedy shows in Philly: Lady Laughs, Close Quarters and Tattooed Momedy

Close Quarters Comedy

Streets near Rittenhouse Square to be car-free on last 4 Sundays in September

Open Streets Rittenhouse

Center City Restaurant Week returns in September – and it's bringing back its former $40 meal option

Center City Restaurant Week

Former Tabu bouncer will face third-degree murder charge for punching man, court rules

Tabu Bouncer Charges

Hundreds of cyclists protested in Center City for protected bike lanes

Bike Lane protest

Driver who fatally struck cyclist Barbara Friedes allegedly was drunk, speeding

Barbara Freides Crash

Chip City Cookies, a New York-based chain, to open first Philly location in Rittenhouse

Chip City Cookies Philadelphia

For Human Robot head brewer Andrew Foss, beer foam is not an afterthought

Human Robot Andrew Foss

Cork & Candles scent bar expands to University City, its third location in the Philly area

university city cork candles

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