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Comcast Founder Ralph Roberts Dies at 95

Comcast founder Ralph Roberts has died at the age of 95, the company announced today. Roberts founded what would become Comcast when he and two […]

Restaurants

Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken Is Coming To South Philly

We first made the joyous announcement back in February that Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken–that famous Memphis brand, currently in the middle of an expansion […]

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City Life

Sixers Unveil New Jerseys

The Sixers are very concerned with their brand. No, really! The team has bottomed out, and (presumably) it will start to turn around next season. […]

Property

Headlines: The Gallery Redevelopment Is Officially a Go

Following City Council’s approval of six ordinances and one resolution regarding the Gallery makeover yesterday, Mayor Nutter went on to sign off on the legislation, […]

City Life

Clock Ticking on Newspaper Deal

Monday could be a make-or-break day in negotiations between Philadelphia Media Network — which owns the Inquirer, Daily News, and Philly.com — and the Newspaper […]

City Life

Investigators Descend Upon Kathleen Kane’s Offices

Montgomery County investigators entered Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s offices on Thursday, apparently seeking evidence on accusations she illegally leaked grand jury information to the media.

City Life

NBA Mock Draft Roundup: Who the Experts Think the Sixers Will Take

Now that we’re only a week away from the NBA Draft, we’re beginning to get a little bit better of a feel for what teams will […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Eugenia Couture is Giving Away a Wedding Gown in Honor of National Cancer Survivor’s Month

June is National Cancer Survivor’s Month, and to honor that, locally-based bridal designer Eugenia Couture is giving away a beautiful sample gown to one deserving woman. If […]

Restaurants

Rejoice! Philadelphia Will Finally Have Access to Burgers

Burger-deprived Philadelphians, your despair will soon end. Your savior? A Florida-based franchise that goes by the name of Burger 21.

City Life

Water Main Break Causes Flooding in Hunting Park

We just got finished telling you that water main breaks are on the rise, in the, ahem, wake of this weekend’s gusher in West Philly. Now this: […]

City Life

Cole Hamels’ Locker Emptied, Nameplate Removed (As a Joke)

The Phillies ended their 9-game losing streak today with a 2-1 win over Baltimore, with both runs coming on a Ryan Howard sixth-inning homer. (The […]

Restaurants

Yuba Salad and Peanut Miso: Morimoto’s Regional Dinner Series Continues

Morimoto will host the next dinner in its regional tasting series on Wednesday June 24th from 6pm – 8pm. The seven course meal from executive chef […]

City Life

D’Angelo Russell: The Guy Everyone Thinks the Sixers Are Drafting

Ever since the results of May 19th’s lottery were announced, Ohio State’s D’Angelo Russell has been the favorite among Sixers fans and media members alike […]

City

Dolphin, Half-Eaten by Shark, Washes Up in North Wildwood

My friend Karissa Kerns snapped this pic Saturday in Wildwood right after it washed up on the beach early afternoon. Posted by Gene Alesi on […]

Citified

5 Questions About the Future of Philly’s Schools

Philadelphia City Council did something Thursday that it’s done a lot in recent years: voted to increase both taxes and education funding. Lawmakers expect to […]