Old City
Activists Work To Spread The Word On The 175th Anniversary Of The Burning Of Pennsylvania Hall
This week marks the 175th anniversary of the malicious burning of Pennsylvania Hall. It was an abolitionist meeting place set ablaze just three days after it opened.
4 Hospitalized After Taxi Crashes In Old City
Police are investigating what caused a taxi driver to crash overnight in Old City.
Brent Celek To Open ‘Prime Stache’ Restaurant In Old City
Eagles tight end Brent Celek to open ‘Prime Stache,’ a restaurant in Old City.
Billboard Preventing High-Rise Apartment Building Construction In Old City
By John McDevitt PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A billboard near the Benjamin Franklin Bridge is preventing construction of a high-rise apartment building at 2nd and Race streets in Old City. Many are wondering why the billboard […]
Social Sports Storm Center City
Philly Social Sports is a blend of sports and old-school socializing that relies on social media to enhance the face-to-face experience.
Summer-Like Weather Heats Up Sales At Local Clothing Stores
Some fashion industry experts are reporting a slow start to spring sales, but the turn in the weather is turning things around for some shops in Philadelphia.
Police: Passenger Tries To Pay Cab Fare With Marijuana In Old City
What happened inside a taxi led to an arrest after a passenger tried to pay his fare with pot.
Celebrating The Irish And Remembering Why They Came To Philadelphia
Hundreds of Irish Philadelphians celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at the Memorial to the Irish Famine, at Front and Chestnut Street in Old City.
Old City Stretching ‘First Friday’ To Include Saturday, Sunday
Tonight’s First Friday in Old City will be just the beginning of a three-day “First Weekend” in the arts district. Galleries and businesses are hoping to extend the success of their busiest night of the month.
Delaware River Waterfront Corp. Looking For Design For Penn’s Landing Park Project
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is looking for design teams to submit proposals for a new project; the creation of the eight acre Penn’s Landing Park that would connect part of Old City with the waterfront.
Old City’s First Friday Expanding To First Weekend
First Friday gallery openings in Old City Philadelphia will soon be expanding to include art-related activities stretching into the whole weekend.
Man Arrested After Allegedly Threatening To Blow Up Liberty Bell
Philadelphia police say a man in custody after allegedly threatening to blow up the Liberty Bell Saturday morning.
Add A Little ‘Ping Or Pong’ To Your Pint At Drinker’s On Tuesdays
A pint in one hand and a ping pong paddle in the other, that’s what all three Drinker’s Pubs want to see their patrons sporting on a Tuesday night.
Police Investigate 3 Separate Overnight Shootings In Philadelphia
One person is in custody and another person is hospitalized after three separate shooting incidents that occurred in Philadelphia.
The Trendiest Boutiques That Opened In Philadelphia In 2012
Whether you are a trust-fund baby with oodles of cash to blow on designer labels or a frugal fashionista looking for the latest designs, Philly has a store to suit any budget.
