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What's This Jawn? A Truly Hyperlocal Search and Review Site

You want Philly info? You want The Jawn. The new website offers locally generated content and 5 percent of all revenue to charity.

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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Nighttime Strolling on Germantown, Baltimore Ave. and Race St. Pier

Walk, eat, and enjoy summer nights this week on Thursday in Mt. Airy and University City and on Friday at Penn's Landing.

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FLYING PHOTO: Littlest Streets East of Broad

In the heart of Center City lies a village-like setting created in the 19th century that still bustles today. Just west of Washington Square is a charming maze of tiny streets, presenting a very livable Philadelphia at its best.

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FK INSIDER: Meredith Edlow, Shooting Philly's Stars

She helps the city look good through photography, loves Philly's passion, and thinks everyone should try a Chocolate Volcano from Rim Cafe.

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Q&A: Jeffrey Lin, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Our city's low-cost amenities are among the traits making it desirable, but patterning Philly after Silicon Valley might not be wise, says this fast rising economist who also plays sax in a jam band.

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Mind the Gap: Why You (Yes, You) Should Consider a Gap Year

Gap years are mostly popular in the U.K., but this Philadelphia U. student's series uncovers how they can transform the job prospects, resume, and spirit of any student -- or workforce veteran.

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FLYING PHOTO: Welcome America

Strongmen and snakes, Boyz 2 Men and pumped up kids, fireworks and firestarters all held down the Party on the Parkway on July 4.

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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Jazz on the Ave., Philly Stake, QFest

If you're blue for jazz, head to Lancaster Ave. If you're up for ABBA, hit the Ritz. If it's local food and change you're after, visit Bartram's Garden.

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FLYING PHOTO: Roller Derby Invades 'Burbs

The Philly Roller Girls hosted the East Coast Derby Extravaganza over the weekend at the Sportsplex in Feasterville, and we got up close to the action in this slideshow.

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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: The Gathering, Welcome America, Cinema Speakeasy

Our extended holiday version sets you up through July 5 and includes the sights and sounds of hip-hop, patriotism, and South Philly's growing Mexican community.

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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Penn Museum Summer Nights, Manayunk Arts, Puerto Rican Eats

World sounds at Penn Museum on Wednesday, Puerto Rican and neighborhood pride in Norris Square on Saturday, and art on parade in Manayunk all weekend.

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MOVING PICTURE: Philadelphia2035 Master Plan Approved

For the first time since 1960, Philadelphia has a master plan, and it aims to thrive, connect and renew.

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Asian Arts Initiative's New Home Signals Nonprofit Innovation

The Convention Center expansion forced it from its old building (and old ways of thinking). From its new perch on Vine Street, AAI is welcoming all ethnicities, artists and changes in Chinatown.

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PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Schuylkill Tour and Movie, Black Music Fest, Beer Week Music Fest

Get outside and take in the Schuylkill on Thursday. Hit up some avant-garde jazz Saturday. Close Beer Week with a bang on Sunday.

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What's the Scenario? World Class Greater Philadelphia Imagines 2026

The Economy League is partnering with a Conshohocken firm in its comprehensive effort to prepare the region for world class status.
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