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Arts & Culture

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

Couch seats Rent Arden

History

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

Constitution Center Galleries

History

National Constitution Center offers Memorial Day weekend programming

Constitution Center Memorial

Business

Soul food restaurant Amina to replace SIN in Northern Liberties

Amina Northern Liberties

Nature

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

Carpenters' Hall Franklinia trees

History

Museum of American Revolution plans major renovations to its discovery center

American Revolution museum renovations

Transportation

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

Market Street I-95

Food & Drink

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

Sam Henzy Fork

History

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

Dolley Madison tea

History

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

Historic Philadelphia actors

Development

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

Science History Institute renovations

Transportation

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

Philadelphia Marathon course closures

Business

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

Olde Bar closing

Investigations

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

Philly Synagogue Arson

Family-Friendly

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

Revolutionary War reenactment

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

Recreation

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

Independence Hall clock

2024 Election

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

ICE Detention Bridge

2024 Election

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

Presidential Debate road closures

Performances

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

carpenters hall continental congress

Investigations

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

Old City shooting

Family-Friendly

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

museum american revolution labor day

Entertainment

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

Close Quarters Comedy

History

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

Fireman's Hall Museum

Investigations

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

Columbus Boulevard Crash

Development

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

Tun Tavern Marines

Festivals

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

red white blue to-do

Business

Society Hill Hotel targets May reopening after rocky renovation

Society Hill Hotel

Food & Drink

Amina owner to open fried chicken restaurant BlackHen in Old City

BlackHen Fried Chicken

Food & Drink

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

Almost Home General

Religion

American Bible Society to close its museum on Independence Mall

Faith Liberty Center

Family-Friendly

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

museum of the american revolution spring break

Transportation

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

Penns Landing Park

Food & Drink

Menagerie Coffee to open new shop in Northern Liberties

Menagerie Coffee NoLibs

Transportation

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

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Family-Friendly

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

franklin square ice princess night

LGBTQ

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

National Mechanics exterior

History

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

George Washington portrait

Museums

Museum of the American Revolution celebrates MLK this weekend with poetry, theater performances

MLK weekend museum of the american revolution

Real Estate

Joel Embiid selling Society Hill penthouse for $5.5 million

Food & Drink

Iconic lunch spot Koch's Deli to relocate to 6th and Market after 57 years in West Philly

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Family-Friendly

American Revolution museum to offer winter-themed activities for kids between Christmas and New Year's

American Revolution Winter

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