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The city is filled with anticipation wondering which restaurants will earn a Michelin Star. On top of highlighting the best of the best, here are some other awards from the culinary guide that will help you find your next great meal. billypenn.com/2025/05/19/mic…

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SEPTA riders are pleading for more state funding so the organization can avoid making catastrophic cuts. Riders at a public hearing Monday called SEPTA "essential" to their lives. billypenn.com/2025/05/20/sep…

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Just like it’s been on the field for the past three years, an off-field effort by the NFL to ban the Eagles’ “tush push” play came up short. billypenn.com/2025/05/21/eag…

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The seemingly interminable saga of finding a new permanent home for an intercity bus station in Philly is nowhere near its conclusion, as officials say they’re still evaluating sites for both interim and long-term facilities. billypenn.com/2025/05/22/int…

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At the beginning of the Ultimate Frisbee Association season, there wasn’t a lot of hope surrounding the Philadelphia Phoenix. But the team is now undefeated after three games, with a key matchup against the New York Empire tonight. billypenn.com/2025/05/22/pho…

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A group of angry Democrats, and Philly Elmo, took out their frustrations with the Department of Government Efficiency and its figurehead Elon Musk by destroying a 2023 Tesla Model Y in a rage room in Holmesburg. billypenn.com/2025/05/22/phi…

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Students from all over Philly worked together to create their own artistic home full of fantastical joy for Mural Arts’ ‘No Place Like Home’ exhibition. billypenn.com/2025/05/23/mur…

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According to the city’s most recent data, 25% of households in Philadelphia don’t have a functioning laptop or desktop. Philly’s new “Power Up Tour” is giving away 500 laptops to those in need. billypenn.com/2025/05/23/phi…

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Ahead of Lionel Messi's second-ever game in Philadelphia, Inter Miami are underperforming while the Union are top of the league. Coach Carnell says you can never underestimate Miami though. billypenn.com/2025/05/23/lio…

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Royal Sushi & Izakaya's lauded chef, Jesse Ito, is still waiting waiting on his culinary Oscar: a James Beard Award. Ito says it’s not about winning though, as he gears up for Chicago and a new restaurant opening. billypenn.com/2025/05/21/jes…

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Philly's own R. Eric Thomas, the advice columnist who succeeded "Ask Amy", debuts a new play this week! This time, he's not interested in answers. billypenn.com/2025/05/25/gli…

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The PMA's Brind Center for African and African Diasporic Art's permanent collection won't be here until Fall. But you can now check out its first exhibition "Head to Toe" featuring African and Asian headdresses, jewelry, textiles and more. billypenn.com/2025/05/26/mus…

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With the PGA Championship in Newtown Square less than a year away, event organizers are looking for local businesses to help with the 2026 championship. Businesses can apply to be local subcontractors in 19 service categories for the event. billypenn.com/2025/05/27/pga…

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The number of school-aged children experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia has grown over the past few years, according to recent data. One organization and several experts are sharing potential solutions. billypenn.com/2025/05/27/val…

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While Pride Month officially begins on June 1 — there are events as early as today in Philly. This upcoming weekend also has a lot of events to kick things off. Here is a list of where you can get involved! billypenn.com/2025/05/28/pri…

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Formula 1 fans in Philly can now try to channel their inner Max Verstappen or Lewis Hamilton with the new F1 Arcade that opens today in Center City. The arcade has 80 full racing simulators to recreate the adrenaline on the tarmac. Full story 👇 billypenn.com/2025/05/28/for…

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Move over, New England! Philly’s oyster scene is not only growing strong, but through a shell recycling program, the little critters are helping restore the Delaware River. billypenn.com/2025/05/29/phi…

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Philly's University of the Arts closed almost one year ago. Former students and faculty and local performers will mark that anniversary with a series of events and performances June 4-8 at Hamilton Hall. billypenn.com/2025/05/29/uni…

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Indie rockers Momma say they're looking to earn more “Philly street cred” with their Union Transfer gig tonight. billypenn.com/2025/05/30/mom…