Philadelphians
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FloatLab Arrives at Bartram’s Garden: A First-of-Its-Kind Floating Public Space for Philadelphia’s Schuylkill River
A bright yellow disc the size of a backyard swimming pool is floating up the Schuylkill River this week, and it’s about to change…
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Inside Philadelphia’s Fleer Factory: The Rise and Fall of Olney’s Baseball Card Empire
For several decades, manufacturing company Fleer helped define generations of Philadelphians, as well as a prominent industry, writes Matt Breen…
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New Philadelphia Bill Would Expand Transit-Oriented Development, Allowing More Housing Near SEPTA
A new bill from Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration would allow more apartment construction around SEPTA stations to help boost…
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Southwest Philadelphia-Raised Poet and Writer Raina J. León Named New Philadelphia Poet Laureate
Raina J. León, a Black, Afro Boricuan poet and writer raised in Southwest Philadelphia, has been named the city’s new…
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Philadelphia’s Wanamaker Grand Court Organ Holds Title of World’s Largest Working Instrument
The Wanamaker Grand Court Organ in Philadelphia holds the title for the largest working instrument in the world, reports Elaine…
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Philadelphia Poverty Rate Drops Below 20 Percent for First Time Since 1979
Philadelphia is no longer the poorest big city in the United States, as the city’s poverty rate has dropped below…
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Philadelphia is a City of Rivers, Now Advocates Aim to Turn Its Waterways Into the Next Great Playground
Philadelphia is home to numerous rivers, and now a group of advocates hopes to transform the city’s waterways into its…
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This Headhouse Square Cafe Delivers Nostalgic Twist with Grown-Up Take on Little Debbie’s Cosmic Brownie
Little Debbie’s iconic Cosmic Brownie is a favorite childhood treat for many Philadelphians, and a grown-up glow-up version is now…
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Philadelphia Launches New ‘Phambassadors’ Program to Foster City Pride Ahead of 2026 Celebrations
The Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation recently held a pep rally-style event at LOVE Park to announced the launch of the…
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Peirce College Announces Patty Jackson As 2025 Commencement Ceremony Keynote Speaker
Peirce College is honored and excited to announce that Patty Jackson, WDAS radio personality and Philadelphia legend, will be the…
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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…
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Here Are Some Black-Owned Restaurants in Philadelphia You Must Try
Philadelphia has a number of Black-owned businesses that feed both your soul and your belly, writes Jasmine Osby for Travel…
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Speed Cameras Have Led to Less Reckless Drivers on Roosevelt Boulevard, New Report Finds
In June 2020, speed cameras were installed near 10 intersections along Roosevelt Boulevard as part of a pilot program. More…
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From Education to Diversity, This Is How Philadelphia Has Changed Over the Last 75 Years
Philadelphia is a significantly different city than it was 75 years ago, with a smarter and more diverse population but…
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After State Lawmakers Deny Transit Funding, SEPTA Explores Service Cuts and Fare Hikes
When Pennsylvania lawmakers passed its budget, it didn’t include the $295 million increase in state transit funding that SEPTA was…
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Cherry Street Pier Celebrates 5 Years of Fostering Philadelphia’s Artist Community
The Cherry Street Pier was formerly a shipping dock for the United Fruit Company, but was renovated as a semi-enclosed…
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This Northeast Philadelphia TikToker Creates New Form of ‘Math’ That’s All About Philly
A local TikToker has been getting quite the praise with her new trend in honor of fellow Philadelphians, writes 6abc.…
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Laurel Hill Cemetery Is Home to Some of Pennsylvania’s Darker Stories
The spooky season is the perfect time to revisit some of the most mysterious and dark legends and myths of…
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