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Keep It LocalAugust 20The brick storefront of Little Yenta Books with a green and white striped awning on East Passyunk Avenue.

Get Matched With a Good Used Book at Little Yenta Books

Ariel and her husband Simon Censor opened used bookshop Little Yenta Books on East Passyunk Avenue in February in the back of a children’...

Keep It LocalAugust 20A display of horror, thriller, and true crime books on a table at Thrillerdelphia.

Independent, Niche Bookstores on the Rise

Philly is no stranger to independent, niche bookstores. Here are six of our favorites.

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Keep It LocalAugust 6Six open-faced toasts from The Ground Rittenhouse served on white plates, which sit on a green table surrounded by plants.

This Plant and Coffee Shop Serves One of Philly's Most Unexpected Menus

Inside both locations of The Ground, you’ll find a variety of tropical houseplants with diverse light options.

Philly's BestJuly 31Eight plates of sandwiches with seeded buns of different varieties placed in a circle on a table.

How To Spend August 2026 in Philly

The semiquincentennial may officially be behind us, but Philly’s keeping the party atmosphere going through the rest of this summer.

Food & DrinkJuly 30Six pastries are laid out on a metal tray with wax paper, a person wearing all black holds the tray with their left hand

Your Guide to New Restaurants, Bars & Cafés in Philly

Philly’s local culinary scene is constantly growing and changing. Here’s a recap of some of the restaurants, bars, cafés, and other delic...

Keep It LocalJuly 30A view of the 2nd Street Festival in Northern Liberties, with hundreds of people in the streets and vendors stationed under white tents along the sides of Second Street.

2nd Street Festival Celebrates 16 Years on Aug. 2

Over 40,000 people are expected to experience the three-quarter-mile stretch of Second Street packed with local food trucks, artists, str...

Keep It LocalJuly 30Shelves inside Ray’s Reusables display sustainable products, including empty mason jars, natural scrubbing brushes, bees wrap, stasher reusable bags, chopsticks, metal straws, and laundry bags.

Our Favorite Places to Shop in NoLibs

We have a guide to the Northern Liberties shops that deserve a spot on your festival itinerary.

Keep It LocalJuly 23Rittenhouse Hardware owner Jesse Prager stands in front of the store on the corner of Pine and 20th streets.

What Rittenhouse Hardware Does Better Than the Big Box Stores

At Rittenhouse Hardware you can find knowledgeable, attentive staff; parts for older homes that many hardware chains don’t carry; and the...

Food & DrinkJuly 23A hand holds a drink in the air, with a view of skyscrapers in the background

Catch the Best Views in Philly at These Rooftop Bars

Take advantage of the late-evening sun this summer and party on these Philly rooftop bars.

Keep It LocalJuly 23Brick storefront of Kilian Hardware Co. on Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill.

Local Hardware Stores For Your Summer Projects

Here's a list of independent hardware stores where you’ll find what you need, support a small business, and probably leave with some free...

Keep It LocalJuly 16Anuj Gupta, the president and CEO of the Welcoming Center, stands inside Immigrant Marché holding a white and blue tote bag that reads “Immigrants Belong.”

Immigrant Marché Opens Pop-Up Storefront in Center City

The shop features products from immigrants representing Mexico, Guatemala, Cuba, and Nicaragua.