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PHILADELPHIA, PA – Rittenhouse Square is about to get a whole lot sweeter! All Aboard Candy, the TikTok-famous candy charcuterie company, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its first-ever brick-and-mortar candy boutique. The celebration kicks off on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM at the new store, located at 233 S 20th Street, on the corner of 20th & Locust.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Parker administration and the leadership of District Council 47 (DC 47), the union representing thousands of the city's professional and administrative employees, have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, officials announced Tuesday. The deal, which averts a potential strike, includes significant wage increases for city workers over the next four years.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – President Joe Biden made a surprise and unannounced breakfast stop in Philadelphia on Monday, June 16, 2025, delighting diners and passersby at the popular Parc restaurant in Rittenhouse Square. The visit created a buzz in the heart of Center City, with many patrons capturing photos of the unexpected presidential meal.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Activists and concerned citizens are scheduled to gather in Philadelphia later today, Thursday, July 17, 2025, as part of "Good Trouble Lives On," a national day of action being held in cities across the country. The event is being organized in response to what organizers describe as ongoing "attacks on civil and human rights by the Trump administration."
PHILADELPHIA, PA – State and local law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania have increased their cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), leading to a rise in immigration arrests and deportations, according to a new report published Tuesday by Axios Philadelphia. This development signals a significant shift in immigration enforcement within the Commonwealth and has drawn both praise from law enforcement proponents and sharp criticism from immigrant rights advocates.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Health officials have confirmed that mosquitoes collected in several locations in Northeast Philadelphia have tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. This is the first positive test result of the 2025 season within the city limits, prompting officials to urge residents to take preventative measures against mosquito bites.
