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Ride a Bike and Make a Friend at These Philly Biking Clubs
Why bike solo when you can join a community that also loves exploring the city on two wheels?
Who Is Ona ‘Oney’ Judge?
A new holiday honors one woman’s brave escape to freedom even as there are efforts to erase that history.
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Philly's BestMay 14Free and Low-Cost Aquatic Activities in Philly
Local CivicsMay 13What To Know Before You Head to the Polls on May 19
Food & DrinkMay 12Celebrate World Cocktail Day at These Philly Bars
Events
Thursday, May 21
- 🎣 Learn to Fish at Lardner's Point Park (Tacony)
- 🎵 Pop-Ups at the Portal at Trolley Portal Gardens (University City)
- 🌿 Nature at Noon at Fairmount Water Works (Fairmount)
- 🤡 Philly Clown Slam at Studio 34 (West Philly)
- 🎸 South Philly Acoustic Jam at Settlement Music School (Queen Village)
- 📚 Book Club: "The Egg" by Andy Weir at Yards Brewing Company (Northern Liberties)
- 🎭 "Waiting for Westy" (through May 31) at Yellow Bicycle Theater (Center City)
- 🎬 Movie Night: “Rear Window” at McMichael Park (East Falls)
- 💬 Monthly Innovation Exchange at uCity Square (University City)
- 👟 Mural Run beginning at Human Robot (Brewerytown)
- 🧱 Bottle Brick Building Workshop at One Art Community Center (Cathedral Park)
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Philadelphia School Board President on Closures: ‘This Decision Wasn’t Taken Lightly’
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Why This 75-Year-Old Document Is Foundational to Philadelphia
The document detailing how Philly’s government operates has had more than 80 amendments since 2000.
Where To Eat the Best Pretzels in Philly
Pretzels might as well be synonymous with Pennsylvania. Here’s where to find the best ones, from classic to unique iterations, in Philly.