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PENNSYLVANIA - Philadelphia's vibrant dining scene spills outdoors as the days grow longer and the weather warms. The city and its surrounding suburbs come alive with charming patios, lush gardens, and bustling sidewalk cafés, offering the perfect settings for alfresco dining and drinks. From enchanting urban oases to

Philadelphia is a city that takes its bread and meat seriously, so it’s no surprise that the breakfast sandwich scene here is elite. From high-end artisanal creations to "no-frills" corner store classics, here are the absolute best breakfast sandwiches in Philadelphia right now. 1. The "Salty" at Fiore Fine...

Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. Amid a citywide shortage of affordable housing for older adults, a 55-unit apartment building for...

The School District of Philadelphia’s North Broad Street headquarters has been formally dedicated to the late superintendent Constance E. Clayton, who is considered one of the most popular educational leaders in the city’s history. A ceremony to mark the renaming of the building and a block on Buttonwood...

Two dozen people have been displaced after a fire ripped through homes in Norristown on Wednesday afternoon, according to officials. An electrical fire broke out in the rear alley behind two homes after Noon on May 13 on the 900 block of West Airy Street, officials said. The Norristown fire...

PHILADELPHIA (WHSV) - Just over 40 years ago on May 13, 1985, Philadelphia police dropped a makeshift bomb on the headquarters of the Black liberation group MOVE. Then-Mayor W. Wilson Goode gave the OK for police to drop plastic explosives on the roof. Eleven members of the organization were killed, according to Histor

PHILADELPHIA — A former attorney from Paoli was sentenced Tuesday to prison time, supervised release, and more than $1.6 million in restitution after admitting to stealing valuable coins from a bank safe deposit box in Center City Philadelphia, federal prosecutors said. Richard DiStefano, 66, received a sentence of one

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Data centers require lots of electricity, and in some cases, new grid infrastructure. Pennsylvania state lawmakers and utility regulators want to protect residents from paying for these grid...

Looking for charming Amish Country restaurants in Pennsylvania worth visiting?. These 6 delightful spots serve amazing food in settings that capture Pennsylvania Dutch tradition!. 1. Dutch Eating Place (Philadelphia) Discovering authentic Pennsylvania Dutch food in the middle of Philadelphia feels like finding a hidden

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