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You Have Another Riverfront Drinking Option

Spruce Street Harbor Park, Morgan’s Pier and the patio at La Peg are among our favorite outdoor spots in Philadelphia, but we’re happy to report […]

City Life

There Have Been 65,000 Philly Bike Share Trips Since Indego Launched

May 23rd marked the one-month anniversary of Philadelphia’s new Indego bicycle share program. Here are nine fascinating stats about the service, which show it has a robust and growing fan base. They are […]

City

Here Is the New Jersey Bill That Would Criminalize Lying to Get Sex

Last December, New Jersey Assemblyman Troy Singleton introduced a bill that raised eyebrows: It would create the crime of sexual assault by fraud. Lying for […]

Property

Inside the Avenir’s Think Suites, Fitness Center and Community Spaces

The Avenir at 15th and Chestnut is still under construction, but that hasn’t stopped people from moving into the finished units. Leasing began in May, and […]

Restaurants

P’unk Burger Celebrates 10,000 Burgers Served

P’unk Burger has been busy. They’ve sold 10,000 burgers since their February opening so now they’re celebrating with exciting new menu items and collaborations. These new burgers, […]

City

Ahead of Pope Francis’ Visit, a Musical Schism in the Philadelphia Archdiocese

Deep in a list of “liturgical music happenings” late last month was this curious announcement: John Romeri, music director of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, was […]

Property

Rail Park Update: Philadelphia Art Commission Approves Design

The June 5th Memorial wasn’t the only project to take a step forward yesterday. Almost a month after having granted conceptual approval for the Rail Park […]

City Life

WATCH: Maikel Franco Keeps Hitting Huge Homers for the Phillies

Your browser does not support iframes. Things haven’t been fun, baseball-wise, in South Philadelphia recently. A seven-game losing streak meant the Phillies ended May with […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Watch This Mother & Son Have an Epic Dance-Off at His Wedding Reception

As far as epic wedding dance videos go, we’ve seen our fair share, but this one—of a mother and son’s hilarious dance-off during his wedding […]

Citified

Big Parking, Property Tax Hikes Proposed to Fund City Schools

[Updated at 1:10 p.m.] Philadelphia City Council introduced legislation Thursday to hike three taxes in order to help fund the school district. Though lawmakers have been pooh-poohing Mayor Michael […]

City Life

New Sandusky Accuser Asks Court to Order Criminal Charges

A man who says Jerry Sandusky molested him during the 1980s is asking a court to order criminal charges in the matter. “The man, now […]

Citified

The Brief: Unapologetic Bill Hite Presses His Case for More Cash for Schools

1. With City Council prepped to short the School District, Superintendent Bill Hite urges politicians not to let the district’s ongoing crisis become the new […]

Property

Headlines: “Momentous” Day As Committee Edges The Gallery Closer

Go ahead and double- or triple-circle June 18 on your calendar, especially if you have any interest in the major renovations planned by PREIT and […]

City Life

Nutter Helping Spearhead Obama Trade Campaign

There’s long been speculation that Michael Nutter would go to work for the Obama Administration after leaving office. But it looks like the mayor might […]

City Life

Newspaper Guild Votes to Begin Strike Preparations

The Newspaper Guild on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to begin preparations for a strike against Philadelphia Media Network, the parent company of the Inquirer, Daily News, […]