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Philadelphia Sick Leave Law Starts Wednesday

Believe it or not, Philadelphia’s sick leave law goes into effect Wednesday. Why would that be so hard to believe? Consider: Mayor Nutter vetoed sick […]

City Life

I Was in No Hurry to Open My New iPhone

About four years ago, my husband started telling me I could get a free iPhone whenever I wanted to. A couple of weeks ago, I […]

Citified

Sam Katz for Mayor? He’ll Decide Within a Week

Sam Katz is about to get off the fence. The documentary filmmaker and three-time mayoral candidate says he’ll decide whether or not to take one […]

Foobooz

Three Bells for Mainland Inn

Craig LaBan finds a much needed wake up to the farm-to-table trope at chef Ezra Duker’s Mainland Inn in Harleysville. La Ban finds lots to praise in […]

City Life

There Were 551 Bike Crashes in Philly in 2014

Jay Mohan, a 26-year-old filmmaker, was biking on Girard Avenue in North Philadelphia early Sunday when he was struck by a Buick Roadmaster. Just a […]

Philadelphia Wedding

10 Real Brides Share Their Big Day Beauty Regrets

There’s a reason why bridal makeup trials exist: The last thing you need on your Big Day is to be fussing over foundation colors, eyeliner styles […]

City Life

WATCH: This Is Why the Philly.com Comments Are Changing

Here are reporters from the Inquirer, Daily News, and Philly.com reading comments on their stories at Philly.com. It’s funny and sad and, well, watch: That […]

Foobooz

First Look: Triangle Tavern

The Triangle Tavern has reopened in South Philadelphia and not much has changed. Yes, it is now owned by David Frank and Stephen Simons, who own the […]

Things to Do

New Jersey Woman Promoted Fake Sheryl Crow Concert, Police Say

Police arrested a Burlington Township, New Jersey, woman after they say she promoted a Sheryl Crow concert — but had not booked the singer to […]

City Life

Conshohocken Police Shoot Dog Belonging to Terrence Howard’s Brother

Back in 2011, Conshohocken resident Antonio Howard — also known as the brother of actor Terrence Howard — pleaded guilty to threatening Conshohocken police with his large dog […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Follow These 7 Tips to Avoid Looking Like a Hot Mess at Your Morning-After Brunch

Hosting a post-wedding brunch is a wonderful way to gather your nearest and dearest for one last celebration before the weekend comes to a close—this is your opportunity to visit […]

Foobooz

Kanella’s Spruce Street Location Closing at the End of the Month

When we first learned that Konstantinos Pitsillades was opening Kanella South at 757 S Front Street, it did not occur to us that he would […]

City Life

New Jersey Man Tried to Sneak Gun Between Cheeks

Any day that the Philadelphia Daily News has a chance to make a gross joke on its cover is a really, really good day for […]

Property

Want to Buy a Bar? Downey’s Irish Pub on South Street is For Sale

Man, Spike’s Bar Rescue has not been good to the locals over the past few weeks. Michael Klein of The Insider reported last week that Osteria […]

City Life

WATCH: NoLibs Champagne Thief Shoves Bottle Down Pants, Flees State Store

Don’t people realize that there are surveillance cameras everywhere these days, especially in state-run liquor stores? This guy apparently doesn’t know or doesn’t care, as […]