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Philly’s most iconic buildings, mapped
From the Philadelphia Museum of Art to Independence Hall, these buildings are the heart and soul of this city.
Eastern State Penitentiary: Then and Now
These before-after photos show just how much (or perhaps how little) the historic penitentiary in Fairmount has changed from its beginnings in the early 1800s.
18 simple ways to live green in Philly
From planting a free tree to purifying with plants, here are more than a dozen tips, big and small, to help make your home, neighborhood, and city more sustainable.
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26 best things to do in Philly
Now is the perfect time to take in Philly’s gardens, museums, cemeteries, and outdoor art.
Two iconic Philadelphia Museum of Art sculptures moving to UPenn for 99 years
The sculptures will still be in full view of the public
The Oval+ announces 2019 opening date
From July through August, experience the beloved art and public park installation.
Philly’s public pools open for 2019 season
Here’s what to know about opening dates
Athletic fields, wetlands included in FDR Park’s $200M renovation project
The master plan was unveiled after a year of public input
Art show and festival will celebrate Rail Park’s history
And look toward its future
City-wide park cleanup kicks off this weekend
100 parks across Philly are participating
City raises $4.5M for Schuylkill River dredging project
The project will start in August
What’s the history of that steel furnace lot?
The vacant lot became the subject of a very strange—and slightly concerning—letter that went viral.
The 2019 Cherry Blossom Festival’s opening weekend, in 11 bright photos
To help ring in spring
What $2,200 rents in Philly right now
From Brewerytown to Northern Liberties
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The ultimate 2019 guide to Parks on Tap
The popular mobile beer garden returns this month.
Philly’s peak cherry blossom bloom begins April 10
Everything you need to know about the Cherry Blossom Festival
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The top local plant shops and garden centers in Philly
Sure, you could always just hit up the nearest big box retailer for another succulent, but where's the fun in that? Here's a select list of local plant shops, garden centers, and nurseries in Philly.
What $1,500 rents in Philly right now
From East Falls to Fishtown
Cheery Fairmount rowhome has lots of light for $390K
It’s a two-bed, one-bath spot
What $2,300 rents in Philly right now
There’s a ton of variety in style
Open Thread: What would your ideal Philly subway system look like?
Tell us what you’d like to see
What to know for the 2019 Women’s March
Road closures, routes, and more
Gorgeous Art Museum home with HGTV kitchen asks $879K
The 4-bedroom, 2-bath home is a story in melding the old with new, from the original hardwood floors to the designer’s kitchen and renovated bathrooms.
Here’s what $1,800 rents in Philly right now
As always, there’s a huge array of options
Cheery Fairmount home with new renovations wants $780K
It’s undergone some updates since 2015
Over 100 parks participating in city-wide cleanup day
Volunteers are needed to help clean up parks
What $900 rents in Philly right now
From University City to Germantown
Frank Weise-designed Fairmount home offers modern touches for $760K
Weise was a prolific modern Philly architect
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Mapping the development boom along the Schuylkill River
There have been a lot of changes in the past few years
Giant grocery stores opening Graduate Hospital location
The chain’s next location will be its first near the heart of the city
What you can rent for under $1,000 in Philly
From studios to two-bed homes
What $2,150 will rent you in Philly
From one to three-bed places.
Newly built Fairmount home with Center City views wants $850K
It’s a four-bed place.
Modern Mount Airy stunner asks $895K
It’s a four-bed place with a number of environmentally friendly touches.
Aldi coming to planned North Broad development
The discount grocer has signed a lease for a spot at Broad and Fairmount.
Charming Fairmount row home with columns asks $380K
The two-bed home has exposed brick and a decorative fireplace
Oval+ returning with plans to expand into Parkway
The bigger project means a section of the Parkway will be shut down to make way for bikers, walkers, and art enthusiasts
Long-awaited Rail Park opens first phase
"It will serve as a stimulus for residential and commercial development," Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said.