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Movies

New mural celebrating films set and shot in Philly features these 11 movies

Philly film mural

Food & Drink

Tria opens Rittenhouse event space that will host wine-tastings and classes taught by sommeliers

Tria Events Rittenhouse

Investigations

Philly real estate agent pleads guilty to defrauding investors and using money on gambling, personal expenses

real estate fraud case

Arts & Culture

Artist who designed Obama's 'Hope' poster has new mural towering over LOVE Park

unveil justice mural

Food & Drink

Craftsman Row Saloon is serving candy corn martinis at its Halloween pop-up

Candy corn martini

Food & Drink

Center City District pulls plug on its fall Restaurant Week, citing 'finite' resources

Center City Restaurant Week

Demonstrations

Philly Naked Bike Ride takes place Saturday in support of body positivity, fuel reduction

naked bike ride 2025

Food & Drink

McGlinchey's regulars flock to Philly's 'Cheers' bar before it's sold

mcglincheys

Arts & Culture

Mütter Museum to keep human remains on display but with greater sensitivity

Mutter Human Remains

Government

Philadelphia Art Commission to vote on fate of Frank Rizzo statue that's been in storage since 2020 removal

Development

Vine Street construction to cause delays from next week to January

vine st

Neighborhoods

Open Streets to return to Rittenhouse for six Sundays in September and October

Rittenhouse Open Streets

Investigations

Five sexual assaults in Center City, South Philly likely committed by same suspect, police say

Philly Sexual Assaults

Development

Thrift store combs through former UArts building, hoping to reunite artists with their work

uarts artists

Food & Drink

Brunch spot Chubby Chicks to close amid public dispute with its Center City neighbors

Chubby Chicks closure

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

Business

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

Del Frisco's Grille

Protests

Protesters call for the release of Philly asylum seeker

ICE protest

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

Investigations

Temple suspends student for antisemitic sign at Barstool Sansom Street

Barstool Philly Antisemtism

Celebrities

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

AJ Brown Proposal

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

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