Culture

A Dickens descendant comes to Philly for rare books, pubs, and a stuffed raven

A descendant of Charles Dickens visited Philadelphia this week, hitting local landmarks tied to the author including the Pickwick Club and a Clark Park statue. The visit included a pub crawl and a look at rare Dickens books, celebrating the enduring connection between the beloved author and the city.

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Culture

Chinatown's Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates resilience and immigrant rights

Philadelphia's Chinatown held its annual Mid-Autumn Festival, a tradition started by Asian Americans United in 1995 to mark the holiday celebrated across Asia. This year's event carried themes of resilience and immigrant rights, drawing community members together in the heart of Chinatown.

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Public Safety

Consumer Reports pulls e-scooter recommendation over safety fears

Consumer Reports has dropped its recommendation for e-scooters following growing safety concerns, with a Johns Hopkins study finding that children make up 45% of e-scooter-related injuries. Local advocates say scooters still have a role to play in Philadelphia's transportation mix, despite the risks.

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