Philadelphia
- www.phillymag.com This Cheery Delco Greenhouse and Garden Beckons You Outdoors
Gardner/Fox Associates created a plant lover’s paradise that’s perfect for entertaining.
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It’s Going to Be Dangerously Hot for the Foreseeable Future
www.phillymag.com It's Going to Be Dangerously Hot for the Foreseeable FuturePlus: The Birds are back, a raccoon popped up at the airport, and Abbi Jacobson wants to give you a second chance.
- www.phillymag.com With Avira, Schuylkill Yards Welcomes Its First Residents
Brandywine Realty Trust’s second “vertical neighborhood” builds on what the firm learned from its first one.
- hiddencityphila.org New Lease on Life for Historic Bookbinder’s Building on 15th Street
A new restaurant and live music venue brings a Center City landmark back from the dead
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BlackStar Film Festival returns with a game-changing location and solidarity with labor strikes
billypenn.com BlackStar Film Festival returns with game-changing location in PhiladelphiaPromising solidarity with industry labor strikes, the fest’s 12th year features over 90 films representing nearly three dozen countries.
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3 lowkey places to sneak a break when hanging out in hot Philly
billypenn.com 3 secret spots for shade on hot Philadelphia streetsTired of feeling like the heat is turning you to steam? These nooks provide brief respite, without an entry fee.
- billypenn.com Yet another SEPTA crash; $250k in health equity grants; Racoon at PHL Airport | Morning roundup
SEPTA suffers four bus and trolley crashes in one week A Route 31 bus jumped the curb at 15th and Walnut streets Tuesday night, marking the fourth SEPTA bus or […]
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What’s living in the giant West Philly sinkhole?
billypenn.com What’s living in the West Philly sinkhole? Twitter has jokesA huge chasm opened Wednesday in Philadelphia’s Carroll Park neighborhood, and officials are still working on a fix.
- www.phillymag.com How Josh Shapiro’s Social Media Skills Turned the I-95 Rebuild Into an Online Party
Keen on memes and collaborating with up-and-coming influencers, Shapiro is “meeting people where they are,” his press team says.
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Now That It’s Been Saved, What’s Next for Lynnewood Hall?
www.phillymag.com Now That It's Been Saved, What's Next for Lynnewood Hall?The saviors of the mansion that made Horace Trumbauer famous will use it as a tool for education even before it opens to the public.
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Main Line Woman Says She Was Sexually Harassed at Merion Cricket Club
www.phillymag.com Philly Today: Merion Cricket Club Faces Sexual Harassment SuitShe claims a manager told her "it isn't harassment if he likes you."
- www.phillymag.com On the Market: Modern Traditional Rowhouse in East Kensington
A series of unfortunate events led the couple who bought this Victorian rowhouse to turn it into a blend of traditional, urban loft and modern style.
- hiddencityphila.org Uncovering Compassion and Community in the Ruins of Buttercup Cottage
Jacob Downs explores the remains of a working class women's retreat in Northwest Philadelphia
- billypenn.com Philly college merge mania; Critical 911 dispatch error; LGBTQ Catholics celebrate 50 years | Morning roundup
As Philly colleges continue to merge, what will the impact be? Small, specialized Philly-area colleges have increasingly been swallowed up by larger local universities. At least seven different schools in the […]
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New funding hopes to spur more parklets in Philly, spot-greening the streets with oases of calm
billypenn.com More parklets for Philadelphia? SmartBoxPHL wants to helpThe nonprofit has funding from the William Penn Foundation to help groups navigate the city’s complex approval processes.
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Temple’s tuition is going up again, like most other Philly universities — here’s how much
billypenn.com Temple’s tuition rises more than 4%, per Philadelphia trendHow much are college costs rising in the Philly region? Depends on the school, but they’re all jumping 3% or more.
- www.phillymag.com From Handkerchiefs to Monogrammed Jean Jackets, This South Jersey Embroiderer Has Your Wedding Details Covered
Colleen Corcoran, owner of the Handkerchief Shop, just opened a new appointment-only studio for consultations with couples.
- www.phillymag.com The Healthiest Things to Eat at Wawa for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
What to order the next time you're looking for a healthy Wawa meal, recommended by a Philly dietitian.
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Philly Today: End-Times Flooding, Digging Into Crime Stats, and an Up-and-Down Weekend for the Phils
www.phillymag.com End-Times Flooding, Crime Data and an Up-and-Down Phillies WeekendPlus: We catch up with ex-Taney Dragon Mo'ne Davis, a U.S. soccer hair-raiser, and some elbow news
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Higher-ed mergers are trending in the Philadelphia region, a lifeline for a industry ‘not particularly good at strategy’
billypenn.com Higher-ed mergers trend in Philadelphia, a lifeline for small schoolsAt least seven colleges or universities in or around Philly have announced consolidations in the past half-decade.
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Philly’s LGBTQ Catholic church celebrates 50 years of acceptance and community
billypenn.com Philadelphia LGBTQ Catholic church (yep!) celebrates 50 yearsNestled in the heart of the Gayborhood, Dignity’s Philly chapter has members of all ages, from Gen Zers to Boomers
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Monthly trivia quiz: Test your knowledge of Philly news and history
billypenn.com Monthly trivia quiz on Philly news and history: Test your knowledgeCan you beat the high score notched by players at our in-person BP Quizzo night at PADELphia? 24 questions about everything Philadelphia.
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The former chef of bygone Vetri hot spot Amis is popping up at Osteria — with food, and also art
billypenn.com Amis Philadelphia returns for Osteria pop-up dinner and art showExpect paintings of goats, sharks, and other animals Brad Spence has cooked. “There's gonna be a judgment day,” he joked.
- billypenn.com That time Phillies fans rioted over an ump’s bad decision — and got it overturned
It was all because of the New York Giants' pugnacious manager, John McGraw. Early 1900s baseball was a rough time.
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Q&A: Bucks County Native Richard Kind Talks Tomato Pie and BFF George Clooney
www.phillymag.com Q&A: Bucks Native Richard Kind on Tomato Pie, George ClooneyHe's in the new Netflix comedy The Out-Laws.
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GOP Stymies Public Universities, a Mighty Phillies Sweep, a Diabolical Rosebush Theft
www.phillymag.com GOP Stymies Public U's, a Mighty Sweep, a Diabolical Rose Bush TheftPlus: A wonderful quote about Philly and why you might want to reconsider that mutual fund,
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Historic trolleys will return to Girard Avenue service in September, SEPTA says
billypenn.com Philadelphia historic trolleys to return in September, SEPTA saysAt least eight of the restored 1947 Presidents’ Conference Committee cars are expected to be up and running by the end of the summer.
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The Phillies just matched a 12-game road winning streak from 1888
billypenn.com Phillies match 12-game road win streak from 1888Back in the late 19th century, a messy matchup with the New York Giants made it a dozen in a row as the visiting team.
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Is It Time for Philadelphia to Break Up With Wawa?
www.phillymag.com Philly Today: Is It Time for Us to Break Up with Wawa?Plus, an NJ official blames Camden's crime on Philly's "thugs" and "freaks."
- www.phillymag.com Pixar Putt, Reviewed: Come for the Mini Golf, Stay for the Nostalgia
The new pop-up at Penn’s Landing is a must-do for Pixar fans, but you might enjoy the photo ops more than your actual golf game.
- www.phillymag.com On the Market: Italianate Center-Hall Colonial in Rydal
Built in 1911 and part of a prestigious school for girls, this house has been renovated and updated in finest center-hall Colonial style, only with a lighter color palette.
- billypenn.com Greyhound abandons bus station; Shapiro backs off school vouchers; City sues ghost gun makers | Morning roundup
Why did Greyhound move its bus station? After 35 years, Greyhound moved out of its long-time Filbert Street bus station to a small storefront on Market Street. The swap has led to a dead-end […]