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Rai Rai Ramen Is Now Open in Chinatown
Rai Rai Ramen is now open on at 915 Race Street in Chinatown. The “House of Noodle” offers seven varieties of Japanese ramen plus another […]
The Astonishing Ubiquity of Walter Scott’s Death
I spent the better part of the last week avoiding video of the Walter Scott shooting. I read the various articles that accompanied it as […]
Buy This App and Never Talk to Your Child Again!
When I wrote a few years back about the precipitous drop-off in the number of young men getting driver’s licenses, Uber was just beginning to […]
Update: SawTown Tavern in Tacony
Last fall, we told you about SawTown Tavern opening up where the Prince Cafe once was in Tacony. Troy Everwine and Mike Scotese, owner of […]
Federal Donuts In West Philly Extends Hours
Do finals have you struggling through the last few weeks of the semester? Have no fear, hungry and sleep-deprived students. The Federal Donuts West Philly […]
The Brief: Are the Mayoral Candidates’ School Plans “Bogus”?
1. Mayor Michael Nutter said the candidates running to replace him have proposed “bogus” school funding plans. The gist: Nutter made the attack while touring a city school with Gov. Tom Wolf […]
Cosby Won’t Speak at Temple Graduation
Bill Cosby won’t speak at Temple University’s graduation ceremony this year. The Inquirer reports that the announcement had long been expected. Cosby spoke at the […]
Hillary’s First Campaign Stop? Pa.
Road trip! Loaded the van & set off for IA. Met a great family when we stopped this afternoon. Many more to come. -H pic.twitter.com/5Va7zeR8RP […]
Kathleen Kane Crosses a Final Line
That’s it. Kathleen Kane is over, or should be at any rate. Not officially, of course. We don’t know yet if Montgomery County D.A. Risa […]
A Quiet Coup in City Hall
Half the audience is sweating before the debate even begins inside the packed, sweltering basement auditorium of Greenfield Elementary School. There are at least 400 […]
Philadelphia Police Reform: The Path Forward
We’ve heard what the experts think needs to change about the Philadelphia Police Department. And we’ve heard what the feds think, too. But what about the […]
Molto Molto: Gran Caffè L’Aquila Reviewed
Pretend you’ve been led into a new restaurant wearing a blindfold. We’re playing a game: When I uncover your eyes, you try to piece together […]
V Street Starts Brunch
Brunch begins this weekend at V Street. Of course one brunch staple that won’t be on the menu at Rich Landau’s and Kate Jacoby’s vegan restaurant is eggs. […]
Property’s Photo of the Week: Sidecar Fun in East Kensington
We don’t know about you, but it’s been a long week for some of us and we could certainly do with some feel good vibes. […]