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Kelly Oubre Jr. hit-and-run sparks outcry over pedestrian safety and reckless driving in Philadelphia

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Food & Drink

Bar Lesieur, a new French restaurant from Michael Schulson, to open in Center City this week

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Investigations

Police investigating hit-and-run that injured 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr.

Business

WeWork vows to keep its 2 Center City coworking spaces open despite filing for bankruptcy

Holidays

Glide into winter magic with the return of the ice rink at Dilworth Park

Ice rink Dilworth park

Holiday

Philly's Veterans Parade takes place Sunday; here's what you need to know

Philly Veterans Parade

Shopping

Philadelphia Rare Book Fair invites bibliophiles to browse literary gems inside an historic church

Philadelphia Rare Book Fair

Holidays

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market set to return to Dilworth Park with extended hours

Carroll - Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

Development

New residential tower proposed for vacant site on Jewelers Row

Jewelers Row Tower

Funerals

Watch the funeral for Philadelphia police officer Richard Mendez

Richard Mendez funeral

Holiday

Christmas Village will be open later this year and have a new beer garden

Christmas Village 2023

Recreation

Philly Bike Ride to prompt road closures, parking restrictions on Saturday

Philly Bike Ride road closures

Transportation

Illegally parked cars delay some of SEPTA's busiest bus routes, but AI may boost enforcement, study suggests

SEPTA AI Study

Neighborhoods

Center City has recovered faster from the pandemic than other major cities' downtown areas, report finds

Center City Pandemic Recovery

Food & Drink

Hi-Lo Taco, which began as a Fishtown pop-up, to open restaurant in Midtown Village

Hi Lo Taco Opening

Development

The 76ers have turned to Kevin Hart to raise support for their arena proposal

Movies

Philadelphia Film Festival to highlight movies from Bradley Cooper, Allen Iverson and John Legend

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Food & Drink

High Street reopens in Center City as full-service restaurant, bar and bakery

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History

Story of a pioneering queer writer's audacious love life is preserved in the Rosenbach collection

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Crime

Frankford man charged as motorcyclist who smashed car's window, aimed gun at driver in Center City

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Fitness

Philly Bike Ride returns with 20-mile scenic course through the city

Philly Bike Ride

Investigations

Motorcyclist wanted for smashing car's back windshield, pointing gun at driver near City Hall

Dirtbike Car Philly

Investigations

Police release new looting video footage, while city offers financial help for businesses affected by the unrest

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Food & Drink

3 Philly restaurants named on Tripadvisor's annual 'Best of the Best' list

Tripadvisor Restaurants 2023

Crime

Social media influencer 'Meatball' charged with 6 felonies after livestreaming Philly looting

Looting influencer arrested

Investigations

At least 20 arrested as crowds loot stores in Center City, the Northeast, West Philly

Center City Vandalism

Food & Drink

3 Philly restaurants make New York Times' 2023 list of best in America

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Development

76ers arena legislation will be drafted, councilmember says, but when it'll be introduced is uncertain

Sixers arena Squilla

Weekend

Oktoberfest, Restaurant Week and a bunch of bees: Your weekend guide to things to do

Weekend guide Oktoberfest

Food & Drink

Amanda Shulman, of Her Place Supper Club, named one of Food & Wine's Best New Chefs

Amanda Shulman Chef

Protests

Housing activists liken 76ers' arena plans to Philly's long history of displacement

Sixers arena protest

Business

Walnut Garden pop-up near Rittenhouse Square reopens after it was shut down in June for code violations

Walnut Garden Reopen

Festivals

Paint pumpkins and twist pretzels at Reading Terminal Market's Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival

Festivals

Kimchi Festival at LOVE Park to celebrate Korean culture with cooking workshops and food samples

LOVE Park Kimchi

Recreation

Pickleball courts are coming to Dilworth Park this fall

Pickleball courts Center City

Food & Drink

South Street Smorgasbord to offer week's worth of deals at restaurants

South Street Smorgasbord

Development

Former Family Court building to become hotel, African American Museum to move to the Parkway

Philly Family Court Building

Festivals

OURFest, Philly's revamped National Coming Out Day celebration, takes over the Gayborhood Oct. 7-8

OurFest Philadelphia

Transportation

SEPTA bus routes skipping stop at 6th and Market streets due to traffic from Greyhound's outdoor pickup location

SEPTA Strike Philly Schools

Family-Friendly

Pop-up market returns to Dilworth Park on September weekends

pop-up market Dilworth Park

Lawsuits

Starbucks to pay extra $2.7 million to white former manager who won racial discrimination lawsuit

Starbucks Manager Damages

Food & Drink

Kiddo, a Center City restaurant with a vegetable-heavy menu, to open this fall

Kiddo Restaurant Philadelphia

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