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Comcast Rolls Out Superfast Internet … Elsewhere

Comcast announced plans to release a new lightning-fast Internet service in three markets markets, but Philadelphia will have to wait to get its turn. Dubbed […]

Citified

The Brief: Ed Rendell Endorses Candidate for … Council?

1. Ed Rendell Throws His Weight Behind Council Contender Paul Steinke The Gist: Former Gov. and Mayor Ed Rendell is backing Democrat Paul Steinke, a past general manager […]

Property

Headlines: Wynnewood’s Historic William Penn Inn Saved

Do you remember feeling a stiff breeze on the night of April 15 around the area of Wynnewood? It wasn’t due to a tornado watch, […]

City Life

Pa. Senate Committee to Vote on Medical Marijuana Today

A Pennsylvania Senate committee is expected to approve a bill legalizing medical marijuana today; the bill then goes to the full Senate, where it is […]

City Life

Former Agent Sues Kane

A former state undercover agent is suing Attorney General Kathleen Kane, saying she distorted his role in the infamous sting operation that caught Philadelphia Democrats […]

Restaurants

Little Lion to Roar in Old City This Summer

The former Haru at the corner of 3rd and Chestnut is being transformed into The Little Lion, an upscale but casual concept opening this summer. The restaurant […]

Property

Urban Outfitters’ ‘Lifestyle Village’ in Devon Could Take First Step Forward

It looks like a big-time project in the ‘burbs will soon be awakened from its slumber. Developers Waterloo Devon L.P. (an Eli Kahn company), along with […]

City Life

Should Drivers Be Able to Sue Pa. Over Pothole Damage?

After this past winter, many of Pennsylvania’s roads are littered with potholes — and many of Pennsylvania’s cars are suffering for it. “In my area, the pothole situation is […]

City Life

NWS: Tornado Watch for Philadelphia and Surrounding Counties

Living in Philadelphia, there are certain things you never really expect to hear: that your football team just won the Super Bowl; that the schools […]

Restaurants

We Have the Menu for Drexel’s Arcobaleno Pasta Dinner

Last month we told you about Drexel University’s Center for Hospitality and Sport Management’s spring series of dining events. Surprisingly, tickets actually remain for some of […]

Restaurants

TONIGHT: Lobster Spaghetti Deal at Little Nonna’s

Tonight, Little Nonna’s on Locust Street is hosting Lobster Spaghetti night. For $25, you can get a one-pound lobster with spaghetti in a San Marzano tomato […]

Restaurants

Main Line Restaurant Week Begins Today

Main Line Restaurant Week begins today and 15 restaurants around the area are participating. Unlike most restaurant weeks, this one actually only lasts one week, […]

Citified

Seven Reasons to Feel Super About Center City

Philadelphians are head over heels in love with Center City. More than 87 percent of downtown residents and workers believe Center City is headed in the right direction, whereas […]

City Life

St. Joe’s Prep Holds Prayer Service for Student Who Died at Football Practice

Today, Prep students, faculty and staff gathered for a prayer service in memory of our brother, Ryan Gillyard ’18. Posted by St. Joseph’s Prep on […]

City Life

Anti-Abortion Lawmakers: Wolf Nominee “Failed Miserably” on Gosnell

A coalition of anti-abortion lawmakers is opposing Gov. Tom Wolf’s nominee for secretary of state, Pedro Cortes, saying Cortes didn’t do enough to stop Kermit […]