FairmountOpinionAfter 25 years, hers is the 9/11 story I can’t let go of | Paul DaviesJohanna Sigmund, a young woman from the Philadelphia suburbs, was killed in the attack on the World Trade Center. The friends and family who loved her are still carrying her life forward.Paul Davies | Columnist Philly music this week with Charli XCX, Lil Wayne, Rod Wave, Margo Price, Iron Maiden and moreDan DeLuca On a tree-lined Fairmount row, a newer resident became an instant gardening prizewinnerSally A. Downey, For The Inquirer 60 new restaurants opening in Philly this fallMichael Klein Kacey Musgraves, Kehlani, Lily Allen, Don Toliver, and Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival are highlights of this last summer weekDan DeLuca AdvertisementHow Carlton Williams rose from a scandal-plagued department to one of Philadelphia’s most powerful government positionsIn July, Williams was named Philadelphia’s managing director, one of the most powerful positions in city government, second only to the mayor.Anna Orso These Philly sushi chefs lift weights — and bluefin tunas — togetherThis crew of sushi chefs regularly work out in South Philly together, spotting one another as they lift weights equivalent to a whole bluefin tuna.Kiki Aranita OpinionHow to give up your car (sometimes), save money, and save the planetIt’s a big life change, so take things one step at a time.Inga Saffron, Architecture Critic | For The Inquirer What Philly got out of the World Cup, the nation’s 250th, and the MLB All-Star GameTourists and fans are packing up, but from soccer pitches to park upgrades, Philadelphia will see a lasting impact from the summer's big events.Nate File and Henry Savage As Lemon Hill Park restoration begins after FIFA Fan Festival, park caretakers doubt long-term city supportNearly one month after the 2026 World Cup and FIFA Fan Festival, Lemon Hill Park is slowly being restored to its former glory. But park caretakers doubt long-term support after legacy projects wrap.Henry Savage We’re going bananas | Let’s EatFun foods to take to Phillies games; a landmark restaurant prepares to close; and first word of a Vietnamese bar-restaurant you’ll be hearing a lot about. Michael Klein Janet Klein, celebrated longtime historic preservationist and philanthropist, has died at 96“She was an inspirational community leader,” said David Boardman, dean of Temple’s Klein College, “who inspired others through her generosity, her brilliance, and her warmth.”Gary Miles The race to unseat Philly Councilmember Jeffery Young Jr. is taking shapeCity Councilmember Jeffery Young Jr. won his seat in 2023 without a primary opponent. This time is likely to be different.Anna Orso A father is searching for answers after lawyers say a police pursuit of an ATV ended in his son’s deathSterling Jones, 22, died after his ATV struck an Uber driver in May. Lawyers for Jones' father say police should not have been pursuing him in the first place. Jesse Bunch His Brewerytown house was a splurge, but the low energy use is worth itChuong Nguyen's dedication to eco-friendly living was forged in childhood. His Philadelphia house presented a chance to take it to the next level.Zoe Rosenberg FDR Park launches information desk at new Welcome CenterThe Welcome Center will eventually feature a handful of food vendors, but the city’s Parks and Recreation Department has no timeline for that yet.Ximena Conde More than 575,000 people attended Philly’s World Cup fan festivalPhiladelphia's festival on Lemon Hill was among the most popular in the country and set a record for the highest single-day crowd attendance on June 19.Henry Savage McGlinchey’s Bar is back on the market as Center City’s pub scene continues to shift A sale plan for the longtime dive bar has fallen through. Meanwhile, the Hayes is listed for sale, Cherry Street Tavern is said to be near a deal, and Bonner’s is preparing for a major expansion.Michael Klein House of the week: A three-bedroom rowhouse in Fairmount for $645,000The house has a private back patio and electric fireplace on the main floor.Paul Jablow After 39 days, Philly’s FIFA Fan Festival comes to an endIn addition to soccer, the fan fest has played host to a variety of concerts, including Leon Thomas, Bebe Rexha, and the All-American Rejects.Dugan Arnett See more storiesAdvertisement
OpinionAfter 25 years, hers is the 9/11 story I can’t let go of | Paul DaviesJohanna Sigmund, a young woman from the Philadelphia suburbs, was killed in the attack on the World Trade Center. The friends and family who loved her are still carrying her life forward.Paul Davies | Columnist
OpinionAfter 25 years, hers is the 9/11 story I can’t let go of | Paul DaviesJohanna Sigmund, a young woman from the Philadelphia suburbs, was killed in the attack on the World Trade Center. The friends and family who loved her are still carrying her life forward.Paul Davies | Columnist
Philly music this week with Charli XCX, Lil Wayne, Rod Wave, Margo Price, Iron Maiden and moreDan DeLuca
Philly music this week with Charli XCX, Lil Wayne, Rod Wave, Margo Price, Iron Maiden and moreDan DeLuca
On a tree-lined Fairmount row, a newer resident became an instant gardening prizewinnerSally A. Downey, For The Inquirer
On a tree-lined Fairmount row, a newer resident became an instant gardening prizewinnerSally A. Downey, For The Inquirer
Kacey Musgraves, Kehlani, Lily Allen, Don Toliver, and Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival are highlights of this last summer weekDan DeLuca
Kacey Musgraves, Kehlani, Lily Allen, Don Toliver, and Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival are highlights of this last summer weekDan DeLuca
How Carlton Williams rose from a scandal-plagued department to one of Philadelphia’s most powerful government positionsIn July, Williams was named Philadelphia’s managing director, one of the most powerful positions in city government, second only to the mayor.Anna Orso
How Carlton Williams rose from a scandal-plagued department to one of Philadelphia’s most powerful government positionsIn July, Williams was named Philadelphia’s managing director, one of the most powerful positions in city government, second only to the mayor.Anna Orso
These Philly sushi chefs lift weights — and bluefin tunas — togetherThis crew of sushi chefs regularly work out in South Philly together, spotting one another as they lift weights equivalent to a whole bluefin tuna.Kiki Aranita
These Philly sushi chefs lift weights — and bluefin tunas — togetherThis crew of sushi chefs regularly work out in South Philly together, spotting one another as they lift weights equivalent to a whole bluefin tuna.Kiki Aranita
OpinionHow to give up your car (sometimes), save money, and save the planetIt’s a big life change, so take things one step at a time.Inga Saffron, Architecture Critic | For The Inquirer
OpinionHow to give up your car (sometimes), save money, and save the planetIt’s a big life change, so take things one step at a time.Inga Saffron, Architecture Critic | For The Inquirer
What Philly got out of the World Cup, the nation’s 250th, and the MLB All-Star GameTourists and fans are packing up, but from soccer pitches to park upgrades, Philadelphia will see a lasting impact from the summer's big events.Nate File and Henry Savage
What Philly got out of the World Cup, the nation’s 250th, and the MLB All-Star GameTourists and fans are packing up, but from soccer pitches to park upgrades, Philadelphia will see a lasting impact from the summer's big events.Nate File and Henry Savage
As Lemon Hill Park restoration begins after FIFA Fan Festival, park caretakers doubt long-term city supportNearly one month after the 2026 World Cup and FIFA Fan Festival, Lemon Hill Park is slowly being restored to its former glory. But park caretakers doubt long-term support after legacy projects wrap.Henry Savage
As Lemon Hill Park restoration begins after FIFA Fan Festival, park caretakers doubt long-term city supportNearly one month after the 2026 World Cup and FIFA Fan Festival, Lemon Hill Park is slowly being restored to its former glory. But park caretakers doubt long-term support after legacy projects wrap.Henry Savage
We’re going bananas | Let’s EatFun foods to take to Phillies games; a landmark restaurant prepares to close; and first word of a Vietnamese bar-restaurant you’ll be hearing a lot about. Michael Klein
We’re going bananas | Let’s EatFun foods to take to Phillies games; a landmark restaurant prepares to close; and first word of a Vietnamese bar-restaurant you’ll be hearing a lot about. Michael Klein
Janet Klein, celebrated longtime historic preservationist and philanthropist, has died at 96“She was an inspirational community leader,” said David Boardman, dean of Temple’s Klein College, “who inspired others through her generosity, her brilliance, and her warmth.”Gary Miles
Janet Klein, celebrated longtime historic preservationist and philanthropist, has died at 96“She was an inspirational community leader,” said David Boardman, dean of Temple’s Klein College, “who inspired others through her generosity, her brilliance, and her warmth.”Gary Miles
The race to unseat Philly Councilmember Jeffery Young Jr. is taking shapeCity Councilmember Jeffery Young Jr. won his seat in 2023 without a primary opponent. This time is likely to be different.Anna Orso
The race to unseat Philly Councilmember Jeffery Young Jr. is taking shapeCity Councilmember Jeffery Young Jr. won his seat in 2023 without a primary opponent. This time is likely to be different.Anna Orso
A father is searching for answers after lawyers say a police pursuit of an ATV ended in his son’s deathSterling Jones, 22, died after his ATV struck an Uber driver in May. Lawyers for Jones' father say police should not have been pursuing him in the first place. Jesse Bunch
A father is searching for answers after lawyers say a police pursuit of an ATV ended in his son’s deathSterling Jones, 22, died after his ATV struck an Uber driver in May. Lawyers for Jones' father say police should not have been pursuing him in the first place. Jesse Bunch
His Brewerytown house was a splurge, but the low energy use is worth itChuong Nguyen's dedication to eco-friendly living was forged in childhood. His Philadelphia house presented a chance to take it to the next level.Zoe Rosenberg
His Brewerytown house was a splurge, but the low energy use is worth itChuong Nguyen's dedication to eco-friendly living was forged in childhood. His Philadelphia house presented a chance to take it to the next level.Zoe Rosenberg
FDR Park launches information desk at new Welcome CenterThe Welcome Center will eventually feature a handful of food vendors, but the city’s Parks and Recreation Department has no timeline for that yet.Ximena Conde
FDR Park launches information desk at new Welcome CenterThe Welcome Center will eventually feature a handful of food vendors, but the city’s Parks and Recreation Department has no timeline for that yet.Ximena Conde
More than 575,000 people attended Philly’s World Cup fan festivalPhiladelphia's festival on Lemon Hill was among the most popular in the country and set a record for the highest single-day crowd attendance on June 19.Henry Savage
More than 575,000 people attended Philly’s World Cup fan festivalPhiladelphia's festival on Lemon Hill was among the most popular in the country and set a record for the highest single-day crowd attendance on June 19.Henry Savage
McGlinchey’s Bar is back on the market as Center City’s pub scene continues to shift A sale plan for the longtime dive bar has fallen through. Meanwhile, the Hayes is listed for sale, Cherry Street Tavern is said to be near a deal, and Bonner’s is preparing for a major expansion.Michael Klein
McGlinchey’s Bar is back on the market as Center City’s pub scene continues to shift A sale plan for the longtime dive bar has fallen through. Meanwhile, the Hayes is listed for sale, Cherry Street Tavern is said to be near a deal, and Bonner’s is preparing for a major expansion.Michael Klein
House of the week: A three-bedroom rowhouse in Fairmount for $645,000The house has a private back patio and electric fireplace on the main floor.Paul Jablow
House of the week: A three-bedroom rowhouse in Fairmount for $645,000The house has a private back patio and electric fireplace on the main floor.Paul Jablow
After 39 days, Philly’s FIFA Fan Festival comes to an endIn addition to soccer, the fan fest has played host to a variety of concerts, including Leon Thomas, Bebe Rexha, and the All-American Rejects.Dugan Arnett
After 39 days, Philly’s FIFA Fan Festival comes to an endIn addition to soccer, the fan fest has played host to a variety of concerts, including Leon Thomas, Bebe Rexha, and the All-American Rejects.Dugan Arnett
