Culture

Fourth of July Concert to Feature Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, and Jill Scott

Philadelphia's Independence Day celebration will include performances by Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott, and a reunion of Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff. The city is billing the concert lineup as "unmistakably Philadelphia" as it prepares for the holiday festivities.

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Culture

Rittenhouse's Black Sheep Pub Gets Community Support After Fire

Philadelphia soccer fans have organized a fundraiser to support the Black Sheep Pub in Rittenhouse following a recent fire. The pub, a popular gathering spot for Manchester United supporters and local soccer fans, has received an outpouring of community backing.

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Culture

Philadelphia Marks 150 Years Since Hosting America's First World Fair

The city is celebrating the 150th anniversary of hosting the first World's Fair on American soil in Fairmount Park. The historic 1876 Centennial Exhibition put Philadelphia on the global stage and left a lasting legacy on the city.

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Food

Morning Glory Diner: South Philly Breakfast Spot

This homemade breakfast destination in South Philadelphia combines hearty morning meals with a lively, politically-charged atmosphere that makes it a neighborhood staple.

Community

Paul Beale's Floral: 55 Years of West Oak Lane History

This four-generation, Black-owned family flower shop in West Oak Lane is celebrating over half a century of serving the Philadelphia community.