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Two of Market Street's former department stores, Strawbridge's (left) and Lit Bros. (right), have lost their ground-floor tenants and have struggled to fill their upper floors. The presence of the huge surface parking lot, known as the Disney hole, has added to the blight at the intersection of Eighth and Market.

Market East doesn’t need the Sixers arena to make a comeback

With the right kind of planning, the east side of Center City could turn itself into a modern, mixed-use neighborhood.

Inga Saffron | Columnist, For The Inquirer

First lady Melania Trump stands with President Donald Trump as former President Barack Obama kisses the hand of his wife, Michelle Obama, during a departure ceremony on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington.

Michelle Obama is protecting her peace by not attending Trump’s inauguration. We should follow her lead by not tuning in for it.

Jenice Armstrong | Columnist

Demonstrators wave signs during a protest demanding a ceasefire deal and the immediate release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday.

Gaza deal will only succeed if leaders on all sides sacrifice for peace

Trudy Rubin | Columnist

Denise Hall has completed 100 half-marathons around the country. Photograph taken in South Jersey on Jan. 2, 2025.

New Jersey woman who recently completed 100 half-marathons inspires me more than any Olympic gold medalist

Jenice Armstrong | Columnist

The 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited carries over mostly unchanged from 2024, when it received this snazzy new look.

2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: Getting smoother but taking its time

Scott Sturgis | Columnist

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