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Weddings have been held at LOVE Park since 2018 and nearly 1,000 couples have exchanged vows. Holding a ceremony under the statue, with passersby shouting congrats, is 'a very Philly thing to do,' a park official says.
Former Sixers forward Ben Simmons' professional fishing club, the South Florida Sails, won its first major tournament over the weekend. Simmons, who left the NBA in 2025, became a majority owner and angler for the club last year.
Philadelphia offers residents several free eco-friendly resources, including rain barrels, yard trees, composting services, recycling bins and storm drain marking kits. Here's how to access them.
Sebastian Chiu, an ultramarathon runner from Brooklyn, completed a trek from New York City to Philadelphia in just over 28 hours over the weekend. Chiu went from the Charging Bull statue on Wall Street to the Liberty Bell.
Hundreds of couples have met McGillan's Olde Ale House in Philadelphia over the decades. The Center City bar documents their love stories in its books, and is hosting a couples reunion on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.
For those looking to socialize without alcohol, Dry Vibes offers a full-day wellness-focused alternative built around community, conversation and zero-proof drinks.
Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith was the most searched jersey in the Philadelphia area in 2025, according to Google's 'Year in Search' report. Users also looked up Taylor Swift songs, the 'New Heights' podcast and Pope Leo XIV.
The West Philly Tool Library, a nonprofit that loans out tools and other equipment to members, is seeking donations for a new home after its lease at 1314 S. 47th St. was not renewed. It also will host a fundraiser event Oct. 25.
Philadelphia was name the most walkable city in the United States for the third straight year in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The city drew praise for the ease that people can walk around its neighborhoods and cultural and historical attractions.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain, known for his TikTok dance videos and painted nails, has debuted a new line of nail polish that he made with beauty brand Sally Hansen. McCain, 21, visited the company's lab in New York to work alongside scientists and create the five color set that's available on Amazon.
