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Philly, ExplainedOctober 23City Cast Philly Crossword

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Keep It LocalOctober 22Two children sit on a pile of large orange pumpkins on the ground of Morris Arboretum & Gardens. Behind them, several people admire scarecrows along the scarecrow walk.

Where to Pick Up a Pumpkin in Philly (and Beyond)

For the city pumpkin patch experience: Cityside Pumpkin Patch has turned Liberty Point on the Penn’s Landing waterfront into a pumpkin-fi...

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Every Day Is Halloween at This South Street Shop

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Keep It LocalOctober 8On a foggy night, a man dressed in all black, wearing a top hat, and holding a cane faces the Lincoln Mill Haunted House in Manayunk, a former textile mill. A police car with its lights on is parked in front of the brick building.

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Keep It LocalOctober 8The imposing Gothic stone facade of Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, with its castle-like turret, arched iron gate entrance, and weathered dark stone walls.

Philly Spooky Quiz: How Well Do You Know Eastern State Penitentiary?

Over 100 inmates escaped Eastern State, but can you name its most famous? Put your Philly history to the test before your next eerie visi...

Philly HistoryOctober 5A mural on a brick wall depicting a portrait of Edgar Allan Poe against a blue background in an oval frame. He is wearing a black dress coat and tie, and white shirt. Beside him is a quote from his short story Hop-Frog: “ I never knew anyone so keenly alive to joke as the king was. He seemed to live only for joking. To tell a good story of the joke kind, and to tell it well, was the surest road to his favor.”

What’s Philly’s Connection to Edgar Allan Poe?

The “The Tell-Tale Heart” author lived in several homes in the city, but only one remains to this day.

Philly's BestOctober 2Text that says “Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary” is projected onto the stone facade of the Neo-Gothic prison. Light emits from inside the building as guests enter through the main doorway.

How to Spend October 2026 in Philly

Mark your calendars with these frights and delights. This month, visit Philly’s pumpkin patches and haunted houses, or explore the city o...

Keep It LocalOctober 1Interior of Eremita Cafe in Roxborough, with customers sitting at tables and vintage upholstered chairs beneath a pressed-tin ceiling. A colorful abstract mural covers the left wall, while framed artwork lines the opposite wall and tall windows fill the space with natural light.

Where to Spend a Cozy Fall Afternoon in Philly

Looking for a warm, cozy place to enjoy an autumn afternoon? Here are four spots in Philly sure to give you maximum coziness.

Keep It LocalOctober 1A display at Meadowsweet General Store in Norris Square featuring vintage denim workwear and clothing alongside handmade ceramic pots, arranged in front of a weathered brick wall.

A Philly Vintage Shop for Your ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Dreams

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Keep It LocalSeptember 24A person wearing safety gear and work gloves stands beside a metalworking workstation with a large ventilation hood and welding equipment at NextFab.

Learn to Make Cool Things at NextFab

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Food & DrinkSeptember 24(Courtesy of Michael Persico)

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