The hardcore security measures from the papal visit left Philly's streets wide open in 2015, and then the city tried something similar last year.

Philly Free Streets 2017: No cars allowed on 7 miles of Old City and North Philly

The pedestrian-friendly event runs through more diverse neighborhoods than last year’s, which drew nearly 40,000 people.

Yachts, ‘Wicked’ and discounted pizza: The best July Groupon deals in Philly

These are the can’t-miss hot deals of the month.

TFW you find out you just parked on the most-ticketed block in Philly

The Week in Parking

Watch: Drivers find out they’re parked in the most ticketed spot in Philly

And all Hell breaks loose over South Philly’s median parking debate

ICandy’s plans to diversify after its owner repeatedly said the N-word have created a controversy of their own

Federal complaint: School District of Philadelphia has failed to prevent bullying of disabled students

We love these tall Fairmount window boxes

Few Philly politicians are willing to push for reforms in the new police contract, specifically the arbitration process

Former WHYY reporter to launch a run against state Rep. Bill Keller

Yellow on yellow near City Hall

Some human remains and coffins dug up at 2nd and Arch are lost, and the developer has no idea where they are

Sterling Scott meeting with Zane Johnson of Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity at the criminal record expungement and sealing clinic at St. Mark's Church in Frankford. Peak Johnson/Billy Penn

The Reentry Project

Inside a Philly criminal record expungement clinic: ‘Freedom is not just freedom’

Volunteers and lawyers help residents clear their records for a shot at better jobs and housing.

Watch ‘Army of Darkness’ at Laurel Hill Cemetery

What	It's movie night at historic Laurel Hill Cemetery. And this time it's a zombie flick: "Army of Darkness."
Where	Laurel Hill Cemetery at 3822 Ridge Avenue
When	July 28, 2017 at 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
How much	$10

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New Philly food and drink

First look: The food at Talk in Rittenhouse, from the Marigold Kitchen team

Ever had a carrot beignet?

Police are looking for a man who twice stole from a mosque on Roosevelt Boulevard in the Northeast

Neighborhoods

Does anybody know where we can put this bag? Oh…

Sen. Toomey’s statement on Obamacare repeal vote

Toomey tweeted, “I am disappointed with this setback of efforts to fix our broken health care system…”

Tweet from @SenToomey

Sen. Bob Casey reacts to Obamacare ‘skinny repeal’ vote

Casey also said, “It’s now time for us to work together on commonsense solutions that will make our health care system more affordable and bring down costs.”