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A Century-Old Philadelphia Bridge Is Crumbling with No Restoration in Sight
One of Philadelphia’s most architecturally significant bridges is also one of its most neglected, writes Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Designed by Paul Philippe Cret, the architect…
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West Philly Native Sheila Bridges Debuts Affordable Philadelphia-Themed Collection for America’s 250th Birthday
Sheila Bridges has spent three decades making Harlem look good. Now she’s turning her eye and her nostalgia back to Philadelphia. The West Philadelphia–born, Harlem-based…
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Philadelphia Memorial Day Weekend 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Events in the City
Memorial Day Weekend in Philadelphia is less of a holiday and more of a citywide ritual. It is the unofficial start of summer, the weekend…
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Benjamin Franklin Bridge Will Be Closed to Traffic for 100th Birthday Celebration in July
The Benjamin Franklin Bridge will be closed to car traffic in July as it commemorates its 100th birthday, a week after the United States celebrates…
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Comcast Announces Plan to Relocate Technology Center Tower Across Suburbs
In a bold regional reset with a twist, Comcast plans to dismantle its 1,121-foot tower into 10-story suburban mini towers. In a move that reflects…
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Circuit Trails Coalition Secures Funding to Bring Over 90 Miles of New Trails to Philadelphia, Surrounding Region
The Circuit Trails Coalition has recently obtained funding to support the development of up to 91 miles of new trails in Philadelphia and the surrounding…
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This Law & Order SVU Regular is a University of the Arts Grad
Fans of Law & Order: SVU are likely familiar with Captain Renee Curry, who has seen her role on the show become more prominent over…
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Brandywine Police Officer Rides Bike Race for First Responder Families
Bill Carter, one of Penn State Brandywine’s University Police and Public Safety officers, participated in Ben to the Shore, an annual bike race that raises…
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Philly Has Quite a Few Kid-Friendly Beer Gardens, Here Are Some of the Best
Philadelphia has many great beer gardens that serve as not only a have a drink, but are friendly to the point that kids can enjoy…
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Have a $1 Million House Budget? Here’s What It Can Get You in Philadelphia
As home prices continue to rise across the Greater Philadelphia region, having a seven-digit budget isn’t getting you as far as it would in the…
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Four Major Bridges in Philadelphia Area To See Toll Increases
Four major bridges in the Philadelphia area are expected to see toll increases as soon as next month, according to a staff report from the…
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Delaware River Port Authority May Soon Increase Toll Prices
The Delaware River Port Authority is expected to soon vote on a toll increase that would be the first hike since 2011, writes Michael Tanenbaum…
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2 Local Bridges Have Several Layers of Protection Against Kind of Ships That Brought Down Baltimore Bridge
As container ships continue to increase in size, the question is whether the infrastructure that protects bridges from being hit by huge vessels can keep…
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Local Experts Weigh In on Philly Area Bridge Safety Post-Key Bridge Collapse
Following the collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore, experts offered their insights about the safety of the bridges over the Delaware River in the…
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These Are Some of the Top Proposal Spots Around Philadelphia
Philadelphia is filled with pretty and unique places to take advantage of and many have been used as proposal spots to pop the question in…
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