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Philadelphia’s Most Expensive Neighborhoods in 2024

Philadelphia's real estate market in 2024 continued its upward trend, with housing prices reaching a two-year high despite persistent high interest rates.  According to Bright MLS data, the median home...

Philly Education Budget: Shapiro’s $51.5B Plan for Schools & Public Safety

Governor Josh Shapiro has proposed a $51.5 billion budget aimed at addressing key issues in education, child care, and public safety across Pennsylvania.  The plan includes significant education investments in...

Port Richmond Pierogi Festival returning after three-year hiatus

The Port Richmond Pierogi Festival will be taking place for the first time since 2019 on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Gaul & Co. Malt...

Latest proposals for Tip Top Playground discussed at recent meeting

The Friends of Tip Top Playground, a group aiming to improve the Northern Liberties playground, held a virtual meeting on Monday, Aug. 8.  Moderated by...

Brooklyn Bowl stagehands continue push for recognition of union

Stagehands, technicians and engineers at Brooklyn Bowl in Fishtown are continuing efforts to certify their union and get a new labor deal.  Organized through the...

Stoudts beer returns thanks to Evil Genius collaboration

After closing its doors in 2020 following a 30-year run, Stoudts Brewing Company products have officially returned to beer lines thanks to a new...

2nd Street Festival returning to Northern Liberties

Following a two-year pandemic-induced delay, the 2nd Street Festival is returning to Northern Liberties on Sunday, Aug. 7, from noon to 9 p.m. The event,...

Amalgam Comics closing in the fall

Ariell Johnson, the founder and owner of Kensington-based Amalgam Comics and Coffeehouse, recently announced that the shop will be closing its doors this fall. In...
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