Metro Philly

07/27/2025

Six months after Philadelphians mourned the closure of the Center City Macy's store — famous for hosting its annual holiday light show — the Philadelphia Visitor Center has announced plans for the return of both the Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village.

The Philadelphia Visitor Center has announced plans for the return of both the Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village.

07/27/2025

After a year-long hiatus, Tavern on Camac is back open for business—and this locale will also be debuting a new chef and some updates to its space to accompany its fresh service.

After a year-long hiatus, Tavern on Camac is back open for business. The LGBTQ+ bar and restaurant will also be debuting a new chef and more.

07/26/2025

With August on the horizon, Philadelphia's waterfront is jamming seasonal fun into Spruce Street Harbor Park, Summerfest, Cherry Street Pier and Race Street Pier as a part of the district's "Make Summer Yours" initiative.

Philly's summer always shines down by the waterfront, and even more so in 2025 with the district's "Make Summer Yours" initiative. With August on the horizon,

07/25/2025

Popular Rittenhouse restaurant, Wilder, is hosting a quarterly book dinner series where acclaimed authors like Jo Piazza, Liz Moore, and Emma Copley Eisenberg as part of an intimate evening of food, drinks, and conversation.

Wilder is hosting a quarterly book dinner series where acclaimed authors join guests for an intimate evening of food, drinks, and conversation.

07/25/2025

Summer's hottest days are still ahead of us, but thankfully, so is the perfect holiday to help beat the heat. Friday, Aug. 1, is National Spritz Day, and there are specials all throughout the Philadelphia area featuring the delightfully refreshing cocktail.

Summer's hottest days are still ahead of us, but this Friday is National Spritz Day, and there are specials all throughout the Philadelphia area.

07/25/2025

Sixers' rookie VJ Edgecombe received some words of high praise from an Eastern Conference executive in a recent poll by ESPN.

Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe may have had his Summer League experience shortened, but the Sixers' young wing, who was recently taken third overall

07/24/2025

A section of westbound Market Street will be closed for more than three months beginning Aug. 4 to allow work to continue on a $16 million project to transform the iconic roadway in Old City.

A section of westbound Market Street will be closed for more than three months beginning Aug. 4 to allow work to continue on a $16 million project to

07/24/2025

The School District of Philadelphia wants families to begin thinking about the new school year, kicking off its annual back-to-school bus tour Monday.

07/24/2025

As Philadelphia education leaders face growing challenges in 2025, Tacony Academy Charter School CEO Naimah Wimberly is leading a new initiative to strengthen the talent pipeline with Philly youth, and opening doors to career opportunities.

Tacony Academy Charter addresses workforce demand through new medical, technical skills program

07/24/2025

Chants of solidarity rang out for nurses and other hospital staff during a press conference on the steps of Temple University Hospital in North Philadelphia, as Nurses, technicians, doctors, and supporters gathered to demand a safer workplace environment.

Chants of solidarity rang out for nurses and staff on the steps of Temple University Hospital in North Philadelphia Wednesday.

07/23/2025

A woman was killed and two children were seriously injured in a house fire Wednesday morning in Mayfair.

A woman was killed and two children were seriously injured in a house fire Wednesday morning in Mayfair, authorities said.

07/23/2025

Authorities have charged a man for allegedly berating and hitting homeless people as they slept earlier this month in Center City.