Get ready to vote on May 21st!

Get ready to vote on May 21st!

Get ready to vote on May 21st!

Get ready to vote on May 21st!

Get ready to vote on May 21st!

New Philly food and drink

The partners in front of Kitchen's Lane Creamery

Kitchen’s Lane: Philly’s first oat milk ‘creamery’ is opening on Headhouse Square

After 10 years, Federal Donuts co-owner Bob Logue has a new plan for his original cafe.

Fiorella's 1901 brass National Cash Register has gone missing

Antique register stolen from Fiorella’s Sausage returned, Vetri thanks social network

The brass behemoth has been a fixture at the Italian Market shop for more than a century.

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Who’s winning the internet in Philly’s primary election?

One district council candidate spent $25,000 on digital media so far.

Jim Koch and Sam Calagione with their flagship beers

How Philly fave Dogfish Head sold itself to the Boston beer giant behind Sam Adams

Industry insiders say the surprise $300 million deal makes sense.

The Linc, in all its glory

13 more years of the Linc! How the Eagles stadium got its name, and where the money goes

The naming rights sponsorship model originated in the 1970s with the Patriots (ugh).

A memorial marked each of the city's 331 gun violence victims in 2012

Homicide is the leading cause of death for young black men in Philly. What should we do?

We spoke with five community leaders to get their ideas for solutions.

Our quick morning email recaps the interesting, important and exciting things you need to know about Philly. It’s the easy way to stay on top of local news.

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Gritty for hire

Gritty’s looking for a job: 12 uniquely Philly recommendations for the orange free agent

Who needs a seven-person street sweeping crew when you could use one hairy mascot?

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10 things to know about Zahav, named best restaurant in America

Mike Solomonov and Steve Cook plan to use the James Beard Award to "keep getting better."

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Anti-abortion activists to descend on Philly Planned Parenthood after Sims’ viral rant

Planned Parenthood "does not condone" the state rep's scolding, but still considers him a "champion."

Full house at Janes Memorial United Methodist Church for a community meeting on the future of Germantown High School

Germantown High reimagined as $30 million housing development — with lots of question marks

After two years, neighbors finally heard some details about the hulking vacant property.

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The procrastinator’s guide to the May 2019 primary election in Philly

A cheat sheet for being informed on Election Day.

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Ballot question: ‘Councilman’ or ‘Councilmember’? You decide.

Gender-inclusive language for the lawmakers in City Hall.

A regular PPD officer posted at 16th and Chestnut

Ballot question: Should Philly hire unarmed traffic cops?

Public safety enforcement officers would patrol city streets.

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Ballot question: Should Philly have a permanent office to help immigrants?

The Office of Immigrant Affairs is currently only temporary.

A rally to raise the minimum wage at the City County Portico in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Ballot question: Should Philly set a $15-an-hour minimum wage?

State law currently makes it illegal.

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Ponchos, umbrellas and duct-taped sneakers: Scenes from 2019’s rainy Broad Street Run

Congrats to everyone who braved wet weather for Philly's famous 10-miler.

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There’s ‘luxury’ housing at Philly’s community college, but where are the students?

Main Line developers helped CCP build the Hamilton, now leasing in Center City.

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Broke in Philly

Opinion: Hey Philly candidates: How are you going to address economic mobility?

Potential leaders are ignoring our questions about fixing poverty. That's not cool.

Woodford Mansion welcomes urban horse riders all the time

Urban cowboys! Local booze! Philly’s most interesting Derby party in Fairmount Park

Woodford Mansion celebrates the Run for the Roses.

A notice deems the property at 1365 Palmer St. 'imminently dangerous'

Why your Philly Airbnb might be in danger of collapsing

The online rental site doesn’t check for code violations — and has no plans to start.

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West Philly’s International House is closing. What happens to the renowned theater inside?

After 40 years, Lightbox Film Center is looking for a new home.

Most people sat outside to play Billy Penn Philly Quizzo spring edition

Spring Philly Quizzo: How well do you know this city’s past, present and future?

24 questions about everything Philadelphia.

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VIDEO: Up close with 2,000 glowing sculptures at Philly’s Chinese Lantern Festival

The hand-crafted installation features 200,000 LED lights.