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First Friday on Frankford Avenue

Avoid the Obvious: A visitors guide to the REAL Philadelphia

Lonely Planet recently named our fair city the top U.S. destination for 2016. As a new wave of tourists and transplants discover all Philly has to offer, here are some tips to getting off the beaten path.



Philly Style Bagels

Our editor's 26 favorite dishes in Philadelphia

Looking for something tasty in the City of Brotherly Love? Check out this list of beloved menu items from across Philly. We've got it all: cheesesteaks, fine dining, Mexican eats, ice cold coffee, hot dumplings, and much more.

Newspaper

On the Ground: From West Philly to the Northeast to South Philly, local newspapers endure and evolve

Hyper-local publications have long been a staple of Philly's neighborhoods, providing residents with essential information on their communities. Even in the current woeful journalism landscape, these news sources are staying strong and heading online.


Affettati misti at Le Virtu

The Philadelphia region's Italian-American legacy endures

From charming restaurants to annual events to sidewalk socializing, this strong, tight-knit community helped shape the city as we know it. And while iconic Italian neighborhoods in South Philly continue to gentrify and diversify, a rich tradition remains.

Love Statue

Eight small things that will have a big impact on Philadelphia in 2015

Check out our list of projects, initiatives and infrastructure upgrades that will boost the City of Brotherly Love in the new year.

Rodin Square

14 development projects that will transform Philadelphia

Flying Kite highlights some of the city's most inspiring and revolutionary projects, from the rescue of the Divine Lorraine to the Reading Viaduct's reinvention to luxury living in Logan Circle. There's a lot worth getting worked up over.


'Sneckdown' on East Passyunk

From the Editor: Reading the tea leaves in piles of snow

What can snow tell us about how to make intersections work better?

Nick Elmi's Laurel

Nick Elmi wins 'Top Chef,' chooses East Passyunk over Center City

With $125,000 and a shiny new title, Nick Elmi chose Passyunk Square for his new restaurant Laurel, a tiny, charming BYOB.

The Piazza in Northern Liberties

Update: Bart Blatstein buying lot at Broad and Washington; what about the Arts Market?

What does this latest wrinkle mean for the Philadelphia Arts Market?

Could this be the site of our next gem?

Filling the Void: Could a huge central lot go from eyesore to arts market?

If one enterprising South Philly resident has her way, a swath of long-vacant land at the corner of Broad and Washington could be transformed into the Philadelphia Arts Market, a seasonal attraction complete with fresh local food, regional vendors and live music. 

Witch Craft Beer Crawl

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Boo at the Zoo, a historic haunted tour and Witch Craft (beer) on East Passyunk

Check out our picks for the week's best Halloween-themed events.
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