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Have you ever seen a Philadelphian's face when an out-of-towner suggests South Street is in South Philly? It is a sight, that's all I'll say. Philly folks hold their neighborhoods near and dear to their hearts, and the details — the name, the exact boundaries — become tied to that identity. Which brings me to our top story this morning: we want you to tell us where your 'hood ends and what it's called. Let the debate begin. (There's an Eagles loss to talk about, too, but if you want to skip that to preserve your sanity today I wouldn't blame you.)
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— Aubrey Nagle (@aubsn, morningnewsletter@philly.com)
Debating the names and boundaries of Philly neighborhoods is a time-honored tradition.
So, in the 1980s, the Inquirer sought to establish a map the newspaper could use while reporting on the changing city. It took a while, but in 1988 they set a map we still use today — well, with a few changes.
But that doesn't mean the debate is over. How did we come up with our map? And, perhaps more importantly, do you agree with it? Explore our interactive map and let us know.
As brick-and-mortar retailers struggle to stay open and suburban malls become ghost towns, there’s one retail experience that seems to be thriving: city-like town centers.
The urban-lite experiences, which combine an open-air mall with the walkability and variety of downtown living, have popped up in suburban hot-spots like King of Prussia and Upper Dublin.
Following their success, experts say bringing the city to the 'burbs is the future of retail.
Yes, the Eagles lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers yesterday. Coach Doug Pederson says “self-inflicted wounds” are to blame, though he’s characteristically unapologetic about going for it on fourth-and-4 in the second half.
But, on the bright side, it's looking like quarterback Carson Wentz will be back at the helm next week. Columnist Jeff McLane says the switch couldn't come any sooner.
What you need to know today
The woman who had accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her when they were both teens came forward Sunday, potentially putting his expected confirmation in question.
In a shock for supporters, a petition for the Painted Bride Art Center to receive historic designation has been rejected, leaving the mosaic mural-covered building at risk of demolition.
The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards air tonight at 8 o'clock. (Why Monday? Blame Sunday Night Football.) But don't expect to see too many local nominees.
New Jersey was about to require all Garden State retailers to take cash, but then Amazon and Walmart got involved and, well, you can probably predict what happened next.
The damning grand jury report on Catholic clergy sex abuse in Pennsylvania set off repercussions across the state, the faith and beyond. The man behind it all, lead prosecutor Daniel Dye, has been on a superhero-like crusade for years and isn't stopping any time soon.
Haverford College students would love to vote in this fall's midterm elections but they have to travel to another precinct to do so. Petitioners allege the Republican Party-controlled Delaware County is rejecting their proposals for a closer polling place.
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That’s Interesting
Good news for good news: The Knight Foundation and the Philadelphia-based Lenfest Institute for Journalism are teaming up to establish a $20 million fund for the advancement of local journalism in Philly and nationwide.
If you've been paying attention this baseball season, you may be wondering what on earth happened to the Phillies. Sadly, the team's not quite sure, but they're about to spend a lot of time figuring out where the once-hot season went terribly awry.
Fans at Saturday's Drake concert in Philly got a two-for-one deal as he brought Meek Mill onstage for a song, further confirming that their famous feud is long behind them.
Central Jersey native Anthony Stolarz was once the favored son of the Flyers, but now he's competing for a spot in a very crowded goalie field thanks to a nearly career-ending injury.
Want to buy where the sausage was made? Fiorella's, the legendary South Philly butcher shop that's been an Italian Market icon since 1892, is up for sale.
Fall is a great time to restart healthy habits. If you can't get to a gym, you can get in shape with the help of bodyweight exercises you can do at home.
Opinions
Having a driver's license is a must in Pennsylvania if you want to apply for a job or cash a check. The state needs to waive the fee for replacing a birth certificate so IDs are easier to get, writes columnist Ronnie Polaneczky.
Adam M. Hunter was once the acting chief of staff at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and this Citizenship Day, he writes, it's more important than ever to celebrate immigrants.
What we’re reading
The trial of a Chicago police officer for the murder of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, a killing which rocked the city, is about to begin. Ahead of the trial, the Chicago Tribune has published a moving and insightful exploration of the teen's tragically short life.
The story behind a Philly artist's new cotton-inspired exhibit at the African Americans Museum in Philadelphia, as told by WHYY, may inspire you to check it out.
Elsewhere in Philly art, local creators are finding that protecting their creations from others looking to steal their work can be a part-time job in itself, reports Philadelphia Weekly.
Philadelphia Magazine's look at the life of a cycling instructor is surprisingly dark. It's certainly more stressful than their Instagram accounts make it appear.
The Washington Post's peek inside huge genetic families, some with dozens of siblings, connected by sperm donors is a strange facet of the modern American experience.
Your Daily Dose of | Heroics
As the Carolinas deal with the aftermath of Florence, one local rescue crew has spent the last few days rushing to save shelter dogs in evacuation zones.