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Stunning photos show Dilworth Park, City Hall from above

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The 11 most Instagrammable places in Philly

The city is more Instagram-worthy than you think

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13 non-touristy places in Philly to take your out-of-town relatives

They're much less touristy than your typical spots, but still offer that typical Philly experience.

Will Midtown Village leave the Gayborhood behind?

As the neighborhood grows and changes, some worry about a loss of identity.

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10 Philly landmarks designed by Paul Philippe Cret

From Rittenhouse Square to the Rodin Museum, many Philly landmarks are tied to the French architect

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Here’s where to watch and play bocce this summer

It may not have originated here, but bocce ball is an extremely popular Philly activity.

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Philly's Most Beautiful Alleys

From the tree-lined, cobblestone Quince Street to the English Village on St. James Place, there are plenty of lovely alleys hidden throughout Philadelphia.

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Here's a map of places you should go splash in this summer

There are more splash pads to cool down in Philly than just pools, and Curbed Philly's put together a list of the best of them for you. So grab a towel, the kids, and head on out. It's only gonna get hotter.

NY company brings coworking offices to Two Liberty Place

A second Philly location for the group

$1M project will turn Reading Terminal Market block into public space

The block can be transformed into a street or pedestrian plaza

Joe Biden taps Philly for presidential campaign headquarters

A campaign kickoff rally will be held Saturday at the Art Museum.

Entertainment center, theater opening months after Fashion District

The opening of the entertainment center was pushed back

Indego adding 400 more electric bikes after pilot program

They’re also bringing 12 new Indego stations to Philly.

Stunning drone photos show new Comcast Technology Center from above

Check out the newly completed center from dizzying new heights

Planned Starbucks kiosk at Dilworth Park sparks outcry

Some Philadelphians are considering protests

Open Thread: What amenities should we see in our parks?

A recent debate over a Dilworth Park Starbucks got us thinking

What to know about Mayor Kenney’s $5 billion budget proposal

From street sweeping to money for affordable housing measures

Next in store for site of Midtown II diner: a 14-story hotel

The building was home to the popular diner for 40 years

Arcade, bowling among newest attractions at planned Philly Fashion District

The fashion district announced an expanded entertainment zone this month

Center City will honor Black History Month with outdoor photo series

Photos from the 1960s Civil Rights movement will be featured around Center City kiosks

Federal indictments for union leader, city councilman center on construction industry

Some of the most damning allegations put forth in Wednesday’s indictment stem from Dougherty’s relationship with councilman Henon

With more funding, developer eyes June construction date for old Family Court

Checking in with the historic renovation project

Philly’s first medical marijuana dispensary opens in Center City

Offering an array of cannabis-related products

30th Street Station’s iconic flipboard will be down by Monday

It started coming down Thursday night

SEPTA offering free rides to TSA workers affected by government shutdown

TSA agents are working without pay in the midst of the shutdown

Group plans 14-story hotel just steps from Love Park

The building would include a cafe and 64 rooms

The 2019 Mummers Parade in 17 zany, colorful Instagram photos

The annual New Years Day parade is awash with color

The top Curbed Philly longreads of 2018

We delved into the history and rebirth of Philly spaces—and the people behind them

Independence Hall, Liberty Bell to briefly reopen amid government shutdown

Thanks to $32,000 of funding from Visit Philadelphia

Curbed Philly’s 7 most talked-about news stories of 2018

From the most controversial to the ones that made the biggest impact

Walk-up coffee shop coming to Dilworth Park

It’s going to be on the southern end of the park

‘Your story doesn’t end here’: New project aims to give hope to Philly’s homeless

Signs across Center City will include information and inspirational messages

Rail Park wins 2018 engineering award

Praised as one of the best projects in the region this year. The project has a way to go before it’s all finished

Council proposes extending tax break program to more homeowners

Another amendment to LOOP

Vote for Philly’s best new building of 2018

Looking back over the biggest construction projects in the last year

What $2,100 rents in Philly right now

From townhomes in Center City to a castle in West Philly

Report: Philly ranks among top cities with largest rent increases

Rising rental prices with a low increase in household incomes

Inside the newly renovated Met Philly opera house

The place has been under renovations for two years

Here’s what $1,800 rents in Philly right now

As always, there’s a huge array of options