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City Council Delays Vote On Penalties Against Skateboarders

Philadelphia city council has put off a vote on a bill to boost penalties against skateboarders and others who do damage to public art and memorials.

2012/10/04

Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties Makes List Of America’s Top Hipster Neighborhoods

Head to Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood, and you’re sure to see them. The skinny jeans-wearing, PBR-swilling, facial hair-and-tattoo-loving segment of the population referred to as “hipsters.”

2012/09/20

Nutter Vetoes $4 Surcharge on Parking Tickets

The plan conceived by Councilman Mark Squilla would have $2 going to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for taxi and limousine enforcement and the other $2 to the Department of Parks and Recreation.

2012/09/11

‘Food & Wine’ Names Standard Tap One Of America’s Best Beer Bars

The Northern Liberties gastropub is touted for its inclusion of local brews.

2012/08/09

Bank Robbery Will Be Filmed For A Movie While Customers Are Inside

It’s only a movie! A robbery/hostage scene will be filmed at a Northern Liberties bank today while it’s open to real-life customers.

2012/08/03

(Mayor Nutter signs the new zoning law, watched by Eva Gladstein, executive director of the Zoning Code Commission; city councilman Frank DiCicco, sponsor of the legislation; and Alan Greenberger, deputy mayor for planning. Credit: Mike Dunn)

Residents Complain About Digital Billboards At Zoning Meeting

Digital bill boards are lighting up concerns among residents in two separate neighborhoods in Philadelphia.

2012/07/26

The fire-gutted structure next to the El. (Credit: Jim Melwert)

Neighbors & Community Leaders Speak About Northern Liberties Warehouse Fire

“There was a tremendous explosion,” said Ed White, who lives near the warehouse. “And a huge flame just came out of the building early this morning.”

2012/07/10

Top Summertime Bars In Philadelphia

These bars have summertime offerings that will make you think twice about heading to the shore for the weekend.

2012/06/14

Man Dies After Shooting Outside Popular Northern Liberties Bar

The incident apparently started around midnight inside the P.Y.T. bar and lounge at Germantown Avenue and Hancock Street.

2012/06/11

Top Spots For A Picnic In Philadelphia

Whether it’s a romantic blanket spread in the shade or a wild pickup game of frisbee with friends, these are Philly’s most perfect places for a picnic.

2012/06/09

Top Bars and Clubs With Valet Parking In Philadelphia

These Philadelphia nightlife spots that will park your car for you just might challenge the idea that valet parking is a luxury service.

2012/06/07

(Avram Hornik, left, with co-owner and general manager Joe Crouse during pre-opening renovations at Morgan's Pier. Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

What’s Cooking on 1060: Summer-Themed Restaurants And Seasonal Events

Just in time for the Memorial Day weekend, Hadas checks out a couple of summer-themed

2012/05/25

Philadelphia’s Food Trust Holds Its First ”Night Market” Street Fair of 2012

“We didn’t want it to be your typical festival food event, so you’re not going to find funnel cakes and chicken fingers,” says Food Trust nght market coordinator Diana Iskolsky Minkus.

2012/05/24

Top Hipster Hangout Spots In Philadelphia

These trendy havens in Philadelphia draw crowds in with drink specials and keep them for their eccentricity, providing underground music, cheap beer and grunge appeal to more than just hipsters. Flannel is optional–but highly recommended.

2012/05/24