Colman Domingo, Wallo, Gillie Da King & More Receive Freedom Awards Philadelphia kicked off the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations over the weekend in true Philly style. On Saturday, hundreds gathered at the National Constitution Center for the city’s Celebration of Freedom ceremony. Mayor Cherelle Parker led the event, recognizing local icons whose lives and work […]
Joe Frazier Statue Takes Its Rightful Spot at the Art Museum Steps The legendary “Smokin” Joe Frazier is finally right where he belongs. In a massive moment for Philly sports history, a 12-foot statue of the beloved heavyweight champion was officially unveiled at its new, permanent home at the base of the Philadelphia Museum of […]
Freeway Launches Career Program at Mastery Pickett Philadelphia hip-hop legend Freeway is giving back to his roots. Through his Freedom Thinkers Academy, the rap artist partnered with Mastery Charter School’s Pickett Campus in Germantown to launch a direct workforce entry program. Students receive specialized technical training and professional certification at no cost. Upon graduation, they […]
Black Music Month: Where to Catch the Best Live Music in Philly This Week Philadelphia stands tall as the nation’s first music city and the historic birthplace of Black Music Month, through the collaborative efforts of Kenny Gamble, Ed Wright, and Dyana Williams. In 1979, they successfully petitioned President Jimmy Carter to officially declare June […]
Philadelphians who utilize SEPTA to get around the city will be having to check the bus schedule again after next month.
Philadelphia is one of the most popular places to live on the east coast. Research shows why Philadelphia has a rising occupancy rate.
About 114 properties were still on the License and Inspection Department’s list for outstanding violations of the city’s minimum heat laws.
Bernie Littman, and Marjorie Fiterman, broke the Guinness record as the world’s oldest newlyweds, marrying with a combined age of 202 years.
Eric the Puzzler and Citrine have mastered this science to bring Philly its first escape room dinner party.Â
One of Philadelphia’s most festive holiday venue has now opened its doors to the public for the holiday season. Christmas Village in Philadelphia will be open in LOVE Park and City Hall for its 17th consecutive season. The venue is expected to keep its doors open until Christmas Eve (Dec. 24). The Christmas Market which […]
'The City of Brotherly Love' might be trading nicknames with Las Vegas after a new study shows Philadelphia isn't so 'brotherly'
Philadelphia’s gun control issues are still at war, and the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas isn’t helping the cause. On Monday, Judge Joshua Roberts blocked the city of Philadelphia’s executive order that prohibits people from carrying firearms and other deadly weapons on city-operated recreation premises, including courts, playgrounds, recreation centers and pools, with some exceptions. […]