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Inside Wissahickon Valley Park: Philadelphia’s 2,000-Acre Hidden Gem
As Philadelphians look for ways to escape the city without actually leaving it, Wissahickon Valley Park remains one of the region’s most treasured outdoor destinations,…
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Inside Morning Glory Diner, the Bella Vista Institution That’s Been Defining Philadelphia Brunch Since 1997
Walk past Morning Glory Diner on a weekend morning and you’ll likely find the line stretching down the block; a scene that has played out…
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How Philadelphia’s John Fitch Launched America’s First Steamboat on the Delaware River in 1787
Long before Robert Fulton became a household name, a lesser-known inventor was already churning up the Delaware River. In 1787, John Fitch launched what is…
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Rolling Green Golf Pro Braden Shattuck Earns Spot in Next Week’s PGA Championship at Aronimink
Braden Shattuck, an Aston native and a club professional at Rolling Green Golf Club, made the PGA Championship cut and will be one of 20…
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A Norwood Woman, Sam the Popcorn Girl, Heads to the Open Seas
A Norwood woman who gained fame as ‘Sam the Popcorn Girl’ at Citizens Bank Park won’t be around much for this season of the Phillies.…
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Marsha’s, Philadelphia’s First-Ever Women’s Sports Bar, Set to Open September 19
Marsha’s, set to become Philadelphia’s first women’s sports bar, will be celebrating its grand opening on Friday, September 19, writes Nick Kariuki for Billy Penn…
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Some Are Calling PHL’s Recent Poor Survey Ranking Into Question
Flight delays may be giving the Philadelphia International Airport a lower ranking by AirHelp than it deserves, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY.…
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For Philadelphia’s Zero-Waste Enthusiasts, Trash Strike Barely Registered
While many Philadelphians struggled with growing piles of trash during the recent eight-day strike by sanitation crews and other city workers, zero-waste enthusiasts largely carried…
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West Philadelphia Nonprofit Aims to Reduce Recidivism in This Unique Way
Books Through Bars, a local nonprofit, send free books to individuals who are incarcerated throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The goal is to help educate these…
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Local Vendors Sought for PGA Championship at Aronimink in Newtown Square
Local businesses are invited to help out at the 2026 PGA Championship next year at the Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, writes Nick Kariuki…
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Tokyo’s Nihonbashi Philly, Known for Authentic Japanese Take on Cheesesteaks, Bringing Two Pop-Ups to Town
Nihonbashi Philly, the Philadelphia-themed sports bar and beloved cheesesteak spot in Tokyo, Japan, is coming to the city for two pop-up events on April 30…
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Philadelphia Artist Discovers Unique Way to Display and Distribute Her Artistic Creativity
Philadelphia artist Fabiola Lara has a creative mind in more ways to one as she has a unique way of placing her art on display,…
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This Innovative Concept Supports Philly’s Food Entrepreneurs With Coworking Kitchen Space
Culinary Collective is an innovative concept that offers Philadelphia food entrepreneurs coworking commercial kitchen space that supports pop-up restaurants, food trucks, and much more, writes…
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New Center City District Report Shines Light on Downtown Retail Trends
The Center City District recently released its latest report on downtown Philadelphia retail, but while experts say it has stabilized, there is still room to…
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Newly-Opened Fabric Shop is South Philly’s First in Decades
Approved Textiles, a newly-opened fabric shop is the first South Philadelphia has seen in 40 years and it embraces the humanity of fashion, writes Kiersten…
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Soccer Community Mourns Death of Philadelphia Union Goalkeeper Holden Trent
The soccer community is reacting to news that Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Holden Trent died Saturday at the age of 25, writes Nick Tributes for Billy…
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University of the Arts Files for Bankruptcy After Talks on Potential Temple University Merger Falls Apart
The University of the Arts has filed for bankruptcy three months after shuttering the school, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. The bankruptcy…
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New Cookbook Store and Community Space Opening in the Italian Market in October
Catie Gainor was sick with a bad fever when she was scrolling through social media and saw a post by Seattle-based cookbook shop, Book Larder.…
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