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11 Things You Might Not Know About Boathouse Row
It all started with a dam. In 1821, the City of Philadelphia dammed the Schuylkill River as part of a complex plan to provide clean […]
Where to Watch the Debate Tonight While Drinking
If you’re planning on staying at home on Monday night, there are plenty of articles telling you how to watch the debate online if you […]
If Your Car Was Towed During Philly Free Streets, You’re Getting a Refund
Because Philly Free Streets doesn’t need another reason to be seen as slightly disappointing, the city will cancel all tickets issued to drivers who had their cars […]
Nerlens Noel: “Something Needs To Happen” About Sixers Frontcourt Logjam
Media day in the NBA is typically one of unrestrained (and unrealistic) optimism. Players are in the best physical shape of their lives, career-best fitness as […]
Royal Sushi & Izakaya Is Open
We’ve been talking about Royal Sushi & Izakaya for almost six years now. First the izakaya concept was a pop-up night at the Khyber Pass Pub and […]
Sixers Roundup: Team Opens Massive Training Complex
The Sixers training camp, shown here in January, was opened during a ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday. The Sixers will begin practicing at the new facility […]
Philadelphia Sees 3 Percent Rise in International Travel
Philadelphia saw a 3.2 percent rise in overseas visitors between 2014 and 2015, the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau announced this week.
Arrest Made In Shooting That Killed 8-Year-Old Camden Girl
The U.S. Marshals Service has arrested a man in connection with the fatal shooting in Camden of an eight-year-old girl, according Philly.com.
Philly’s Big Open Streets Event Is One Big Disappointment
When I heard that this Saturday would mark the first Open Streets Philly event — they’re calling it Philly Free Streets — I was both elated […]
Philly NOW: Fire PPA Director Accused of Sexual Harassment
The Philadelphia chapter of the National Organization for Women is calling for Vince Fenerty to be removed as director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority after […]
Donald Trump Came to Delco Last Night, and It Was Weird
A voice boomed as if from the heavens. “Please welcome, legendary coach Bobby Knight!” Even though it was sweltering outside, the former Indiana University basketball […]
Local Restaurant Favorites Coming to New Whole Foods
When the new Whole Foods Market opens at 2101 Pennsylvania Avenue on October 14th, it will be bringing a lot more than just a super […]
Here’s a Map of When Pennsylvania’s Leaves Will Be the Most Colorful
Fall is officially here, whether it feels like it or not (it doesn’t), and that means the leaves are a-changin’. If some Debbie Downer has been […]
These Carson Wentz Bootleg Jerseys Are Hilarious (And Hideous)
Carson Wentzmania got even bigger this week, as the Eagles went into Chicago and beat up on the Bears, 29-14. Carson Wentz has played two […]