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The conscious Traveler: Venezula (From Writer James Luckey) For me to get to Venezuela I had to travel through Brazil from the eastern border with Guyana to the northern border. I didn’t have much time left before I needed to head south to Manaus to return home for the family vacation my aunts and uncles had planned. The idea was I would travel to the border to find out my visa requirements and if not too elaborate and strenuous I may enter into Venezuela and spend a few days before making my final trip back home.

The conscious Traveler: Venezula

(From Writer James Luckey) For me to get to Venezuela I had to travel through Brazil from the eastern border with Guyana to the northern border. I didn’t have much time left before I needed to head south to Manaus to return home for the family vacation my aunts and…

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Philadelphia - 3pm - Hundreds march outside Rittenhouse Square to protest against war with Iran.

Philadelphia - 3pm - Hundreds march outside Rittenhouse Square to protest against war with Iran.

The 3rd Quarter Sixers are the Worst Team in the NBA.  I'm sick of the third quarter Sixers.

The 3rd Quarter Sixers are the Worst Team in the NBA. 

I'm sick of the third quarter Sixers.

Sportswashing: Bad Bunny and the Conflicting Feelings of Sanctioned Rebellion Clancy Philbrick weighs in on the predictable nature of the Super Bowl Halftime reactions and the conflicting feelings of Approved Rebellion.

Clancy Philbrick weighs in on the predictable nature of the Super Bowl Halftime reactions and the conflicting feelings of Approved Rebellion.

“Nirvana the Band the Show: the Movie” at Philadelphia Film Society, Bourse Nirvana the Band the Show: the Movie - an unbelievable spectacle.

Nirvana the Band the Show: the Movie - an unbelievable spectacle.

Saint Joe’s Vs. Loyola Tickets For Local Nonprofit SJU and We Love Philly team up for a basketball centered fundraiser.

Saint Joe's Vs. Loyola Tickets Proceeds Support West Philly Nonprofit "We Love Philly"

The All Star Game didn't matter because Joel Embiid wasn't in it.

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How Is Dating in Philly in 2026? Speed Daters Tell Us. More than 130 speed daters met at Frankford Beer Hall looking to secure a Valentine.

More than 130 speed daters met at Frankford Beer Hall looking to secure a Valentine, they told us about being single in Philly in 2026

An Open Letter to Jared McCain. – OPINION An Open Letter to Jared McCain from a Philadelphian.

An Open Letter to Jared McCain from a Philadelphian.

Waymos have begun breaking down in Philadelphia Waymos are not self-driving, they’re sometimes driven by workers in the Philippines, and now they’re breaking down in Philly!

UPDATE: The first documented Waymo break down took place on January 30, 2026 - we reported on another on February 9th.

If you see a Waymo broken down or causing a traffic jam, please snap a picture or video! We're working to document Waymos in Philly.

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Waymo in Philly: same problems more evenly distributed

Welcome to fully Philippines assisted "autonomy"

Philly’s First Waymo Break Down In Point Breeze Waymos are not self-driving, they're sometimes driven by workers in the Philippines, and now they're breaking down in Philly!

Philly's First Waymo Breakdown - The First of Many!

Birds Swap Patullo for Mannion, What Does That Mean for the Offense? Offense was bad, will it be less bad?

Birds Swap Patullo for Mannion, What Does That Mean?

Unrivaled Makes History In Philadelphia Philadelphia is hungry for women's professional basketball and Unrivaled proved that.

Unrivaled Makes History In Philadelphia

Philadelphia is hungry for women's professional basketball and Unrivaled proved that.

Unrivaled Makes History In Philadelphia Philadelphia is hungry for women's professional basketball and Unrivaled proved that.

Unrivaled Makes History In Philadelphia

Philadelphia is hungry for women's professional basketball and Unrivaled proved that.

A rare Snowy Owl is visiting the Jersey Shore this winter - local bird experts weigh in.

By Steve Overlander

Photo Credit: Benjamin Windle @benjaminkwindle_photography

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A Rare Snowy Owl Visits the Jersey Shore When most of us think about the Jersey Shore in winter, we imagine empty beaches, howling winds, and a deserted boardwalk. But this year, the shore has an unexpected guest: a Snowy Owl, one of the holy grails among bird enthusiasts. 

A Rare Snowy Owl Visits the Jersey Shore - Bird Experts weigh in

BREAKING: The Negro League Baseball Mural honoring the Philadelphia Stars on 44th & Parkside has been taken down.

Best Dates to Attend Two Sporting Events in Philly on the Same Day in 2026 Double down season is approaching, have you made your plans to embrace Philly sports culture like an absolute sicko?

Here are the Best Dates to Attend Two Sporting Events in Philly on the Same Day in 2026, are you ready for Double Down Season?

(Philadelphia) Sarah and Jared remember the first nights after they lost their housing as a period defined by fear. They worried that their two teenage sons would be ridiculed at school when classmates learned of their homelessness....

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Eight years ago, Philadelphia changed forever Super Bowl LII was a life-altering event for this city and Eagles fans.

"Every night before bed and every morning I wake up, I’m reminded how lucky I am to have my wife and, strange enough, I have the Eagles to thank for that."

Eight years ago today, the Eagles changed Philadelphia forever with their first Super Bowl win.

I wrote about that post-football season malaise that’s starting to kick in already with the Super Bowl just a few days away.

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BREAKING: Jared McCain TRADED to OKC Thunder YouTube video by PHLY Sports

MCCAIN EMERGENCY POD

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A Philly street artist, known as Make It Weird, wants you to know your rights! Info on the cards by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center.

A Federal Shift Threatens the Backbone of U.S. Homelessness Policy Housing expert Stephanie Sena writes about the reality of Philadelphians navigating homelessness amidst chaos in the federal government.

Housing expert Stephanie Sena writes about the reality of Philadelphians navigating homelessness amidst chaos in the federal government.

Laws to keep guns away from distressed individuals reduce suicides New research co-authored by UCLA Luskin professor Mark S. Kaplan finds ERPO laws save lives.

“Our findings provide rigorous evidence that ERPO laws can prevent firearm suicides without measurable increases in suicides by other means."