Heads up, Philly renters! We’ve got good news. Two City Council bills aimed a reducing up-front moving costs have officially taken effect. The bills cap rental application fees and allow renters to pay security deposits in installments. “The goal was to address the unaffordability of moving in for so many tenants in Philadelphia,” said City Councilmember Rue Landau, who introduced the legislation. “Rents have gone up tremendously, and people’s incomes have not.” Details: https://www.inquirer.com

These days, former nightlife star and '70s trans icon Rachel Billebault, once known around the world as Harlow, is known by her neighbors in the Greater Northeast as a sweet — and still quite beautiful — senior lady who mostly keeps to herself. The only thing to indicate her former high-style life is her insistence on maintaining it. “I’m always the best-dressed woman at the Acme,” she says. Here, Philadelphia writers Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez explain why they’re writing a biography on

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On Saturday, 8 Seconds Rodeo brought a mix of Western-style rodeo with a hip-hop twist. This wasn’t Philly’s first rodeo but a celebration of its rich Black cowboy culture, complete with bull riding, barrel racing, and bareback bronco riding at Temple’s Liacouras Center. Catch all the action with reporter Earl Hopkins! 📹 and ✂️ by Hira Qureshi / Staff | Philadelphia Inquirer

When Nicala La Reau bought a 105-year-old Fishtown home last year, the neighborhood was a major selling point. But she knew it would need “a full gut renovation.” La Reau loved its bones, but wanted more bathroom space and a luxury kitchen. She opted for neutral finishes to create a timeless, classic foundation, while layering in modern elements that reflect her personal, eclectic style. Take the tour 👀 🏡 P.S. If you really love your Philly house or apartment (and how you’ve decorated it), we

129K views · 8.7K reactions | Quinta Brunson chose the name "Willard Abbott Elementary" for the setting of her hit ABC show Abbott Elementary about a fictional Philadelphia public school as a nod to West Philly icon Will Smith and to her favorite teacher, Joyce Abbott. Read more about the show's namesake and her committment to education here: https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-teacher-abbott-elementary-inspiration-quinta-brunson-20220204.html | Philadelphia Inquirer | Facebook