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City Life

Goodbye 76 Place: Details About the Sixers and Comcast’s Partnership to Build a New South Philly Arena

Well … that was a fun ride. After years of posturing, planning, and protests, the Sixers are staying in South Philly after all. Philly Mag […]

City Life

Mayor Cherelle Parker Announces Support of 76ers Arena in Center City

In a video posted on social media, Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker endorsed the Philadelphia 76ers’ plan to build an arena in Center City, a decision […]

Foobooz

Wayward, an American Brasserie With a Raw Bar and Outdoor Seating, Is Opening in Market East

This April, the Wayward, an American brasserie from executive chef Yun Fuentes, will open at 1170 Ludlow Street, inside the Stephen Girard building as part of the […]

Business

Here’s Everything Coming to the Former Gallery Mall So Far

If you’ve been anxiously awaiting the opening of Fashion District Philadelphia — the mall supplanting Market East’s beloved former Gallery mall — you’ll have to […]

Be Well Philly

This Is When City Fitness’ New East Market Gym Will Open

It’s been a while since we first reported that City Fitness would be opening a massive gym at the new East Market development. Over a […]

Business

Should We Be Worried About Market East?

All eyes are on Philadelphia’s Market East district, the relatively small patch of city that could soon be the site of Philadelphia’s latest great reawakening. […]

Business

There’s a Brand New Five Below in Town, Just in Time for Halloween

Five Below, the magical and silly place we’ve called the “tweenage wasteland,” is at it again. The Philly-born retailer opened its 600th store Friday morning, […]

Property

The Pieces Fall Into Place on Market Street East

This morning’s announcement that AMC will bring an eight-screen deluxe cinema to Fashion District Philadelphia is merely the latest piece of evidence that a virtuous […]

Business

Why T.J. Maxx Is Just Right for East Market

Move over, Market Street Marshalls. A new discount retailer is moving to that part of town. The Inquirer reported this week that a new T.J. […]

Foobooz

Luke’s Lobster Expands to Market East

Maine-style seafood shack chain Luke’s Lobster is adding a new location east of Broad Street.

Business

Philly’s Market East Is Now the Country’s Top Destination for Retailers, Report Says

It’s clear the buzz about Market East won’t let up anytime soon. We still haven’t come down from the news that the area is getting […]

Business

Wawa Coming to East Market

Remember when Wawa stores were thick on the ground all over Center City and adjacent neighborhoods? Looks like they will be once again, for this […]

The Wiz - It’s Always Sunny
City

So That’s Why Funk-O-Mart Has Been Calling Itself “The Wiz”

Last night was the premiere of the 12th season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, the raunchy, clever FXX comedy starring Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, […]

A mural inside Target on Chestnut Street shows Philly landmarks in Target's design style
Shoppist

What You’ll See in Center City’s New Target

The wait is finally over. Center City has a Target. The new Target, located at 1128 Chestnut Street, is one of the discount chain’s 23 […]

The Gallery - renovation
City Life

The Gallery Is Covered in Dust and Debris

The escalators to the second floor of The Gallery don’t work anymore, but they’re still functional as stairs. “Thank you for the convenience,” I thought, […]