Old City

Macs Tavern Closing

Mac's Tavern, a bar part-owned by 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' stars, is closing after 15 years in Old City

The Wardrobe to give away free clothes to formerly incarcerated people during monthly event

the wardrobe

Six-story art project to open in former Manufacturers' National Bank building in Old City in 2026

Ministry of Awe

Red, White, & Blue To-Do returns to Old City with parade, block party on July 2

Red White and Blue To Do

Chinese Lantern Festival returns June 20 to illuminate Franklin Square

Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival

At the Arden Theatre, 'Rent' can be watched from a couch

Couch seats Rent Arden

National Constitution Center to open two new galleries ahead of America's 250th birthday

Constitution Center Galleries

National Constitution Center offers Memorial Day weekend programming

Constitution Center Memorial

Soul food restaurant Amina to replace SIN in Northern Liberties

Amina Northern Liberties

Rare trees named for Ben Franklin to be planted at Carpenters' Hall

Carpenters' Hall Franklinia trees

Museum of American Revolution plans major renovations to its discovery center

American Revolution museum renovations

Sewer project will close Market Street ramp to I-95 South for two weeks

Market Street I-95

Fork's new top chef wants to 'champion Philadelphia cuisine'

Sam Henzy Fork

Carpenters' Hall is hosting tea parties with a Dolley Madison impersonator

Dolley Madison tea

History buffs, here's your chance to portray 18th century Philadelphians

Historic Philadelphia actors

Science History Institute closing in December to add new exhibit, studio

Science History Institute renovations

Philadelphia Marathon 2024: Road closures, race courses maps and SEPTA detours

Philadelphia Marathon course closures

Olde Bar, which Jose Garces opened at the Old Original Bookbinder's location, closes its bar and restaurant

Olde Bar closing

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

Philly Synagogue Arson

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Costumed colonists will re-create the British occupation of Philly next month

Revolutionary War reenactment

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

A crack is discovered in the north-facing clock of Independence Hall's tower

Independence Hall clock

Rallies for contraception rights, Palestine and more are planned ahead of tonight's presidential debate

ICE Detention Bridge

Road closures, SEPTA detours ramp up Tuesday ahead of presidential debate at National Constitution Center

Presidential Debate road closures

Carpenters' Hall to commemorate 250th anniversary of First Continental Congress this fall with free performances

carpenters hall continental congress

Man, 33, fatally shot in Old City late Wednesday night, police say

Old City shooting

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Museum of the American Revolution to offer free admission to kids during Labor Day weekend

museum american revolution labor day

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

Close Quarters Comedy

A lantern at the Fireman's Hall Museum is a relic from when being a firefighter was even more dangerous

Fireman's Hall Museum

Pickup truck driver killed in crash with Pa. state troopers on Columbus Boulevard

Columbus Boulevard Crash

Tun Tavern, birthplace of the Marines, to be reconstructed in Old City

Tun Tavern Marines

Red, White, & Blue To-Do event on July 2 is a founding father's dream come true

red white blue to-do

Society Hill Hotel targets May reopening after rocky renovation

Society Hill Hotel

Amina owner to open fried chicken restaurant BlackHen in Old City

BlackHen Fried Chicken

New Jersey brunch spot Almost Home General opens location in Old City

Almost Home General

American Bible Society to close its museum on Independence Mall

Faith Liberty Center

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Museum of the American Revolution to offer family-friendly 'spring break' activities

museum of the american revolution spring break

I-95 South to close for 36 hours in late February as capping project continues

Penns Landing Park

Menagerie Coffee to open new shop in Northern Liberties

Menagerie Coffee NoLibs

Northbound I-95 lanes in Center City to close for 36 hours in early February

Family-Friendly

Disney characters to visit Franklin Square this month for Ice Princess Night

franklin square ice princess night

Gayborhood bar's longtime karaoke host takes show to new venue after after Palestinian dancer controversy

National Mechanics exterior

Why do so many museums have locks of George Washington's hair?

George Washington portrait

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