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People shop on Black Friday at the Cherry Hill Mall. Other local consumers are taking a different approach this holiday season as they cut back on spending. The Benjamin Franklin Bridge and pedestrians on the Delaware River Trail are reflected in mirrored spheres of the “Weaver's Knot: Sheet Bend” public artwork on Columbus Boulevard. The site-specific stainless steel piece located between the Cherry Street and Race Street Piers was commissioned by the City’s Public Art Office and the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation and created and installed in 2022 by the design and fabrication group Ball-Nogues Studio. The name recalls a history that dominated the region for hundreds of years. “Weaver’s knot” derives from use in textile mills and the “sheet bend” or “sheet knot” was used on sailing vessels for bending ropes to sails. Hot Honey from the Philadelphia Bee Co. infuses locally harvested honey with the sting of habanero peppers.Magdalena Vazquez walks with her children through the 1600 block of South 13th Street Friday, November 25, 2016, where thousands of lights are being put up for the "Miracle on South 13th Street."
How these Philly-area consumers are spending $150 on all their holiday gifts

U.S. consumers are expected to spend on average more than $600 a person on holiday gifts this year. Some are resisting consumerist pressures.

Welcome to the first edition of Inquirer Weekend, a lively, must-read mix of curated stories, standout features, service and news.


We're kicking things off with a rare look inside the private world of Rachel Billebault, the 1970s icon formerly known as Harlow. She tells us why her story could only happen here.


Also this weekend:

Spend your Saturday with Gritty.

Taking sides in the rowhouse holiday light wars.

Is this the city’s most perfect sticky bun?

Please stop egging the homes of our sports professionals.

Seeing the Ben Franklin Bridge reflected by steel spheres

Scene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.

Welcome to the first edition of Inquirer Weekend, a lively, must-read mix of curated stories, standout features, service and news.


We're kicking things off with a rare look inside the private world of Rachel Billebault, the 1970s icon formerly known as Harlow. She tells us why her story could only happen here.


Also this weekend:

Spend your Saturday with Gritty.

Taking sides in the rowhouse holiday light wars.

Is this the city’s most perfect sticky bun?

Please stop egging the homes of our sports professionals.

The best things we ate this week

Booze-infused gelato on a sticky bun, a spanakopita with extra umami, belly-warming chicken curry, and a praiseworthy local alternative to the hot honey you've had on so many pizzas.

Welcome to the first edition of Inquirer Weekend, a lively, must-read mix of curated stories, standout features, service and news.


We're kicking things off with a rare look inside the private world of Rachel Billebault, the 1970s icon formerly known as Harlow. She tells us why her story could only happen here.


Also this weekend:

Spend your Saturday with Gritty.

Taking sides in the rowhouse holiday light wars.

Is this the city’s most perfect sticky bun?

Please stop egging the homes of our sports professionals.

Citywide Quest: Do you know where in Philly these winter-themed photos were taken?

We’ll show you a photo taken in the Philly-area, you drop a pin where you think it was taken. This week’s theme is all about winter.

Welcome to the first edition of Inquirer Weekend, a lively, must-read mix of curated stories, standout features, service and news.


We're kicking things off with a rare look inside the private world of Rachel Billebault, the 1970s icon formerly known as Harlow. She tells us why her story could only happen here.


Also this weekend:

Spend your Saturday with Gritty.

Taking sides in the rowhouse holiday light wars.

Is this the city’s most perfect sticky bun?

Please stop egging the homes of our sports professionals.

Amid City Hall tensions, Mayor Parker lobbies public support at churches across Philly for her H.O.M.E. initiative

The mayor's speech circuit appeared to be a retort to moves by Philadelphia City Council to amend the initial budget and eligibility requirements for her housing initiative.

Maggie Prosser 
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