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Another National Empanada Day Deal From Rosa Blanca
Yesterday we wrote about some exciting stuff happening for National Empanada Day–arguably the best day of the year. But wait, there’s more!
Game of Thrones‘s The Mountain Coming to Philly Ren Faire
Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson — better known to fans of HBO’s Game of Thrones as The Mountain — will appear next month at the Philadelphia Renaissance […]
Matt Teacher Is Hosting A Gin Dinner At Lo Spiedo
Matt Teacher, author of The Spirit of Gin, is hosting a meet-and-greet at Lo Spiedo on Thursday, April 9 beginning at 4:30 pm. Teacher will join guests […]
Egyptian Religious Authority Condemns Anti-Islam Ads on SEPTA
The controversy about those anti-Islam ads on SEPTA buses has gone international. (See the ads in question here.) An organization described as Egypt’s “most prominent religious […]
Voting For Food & Wine People’s Choice Best New Chef Ends Today
Ben Franklin once said, “Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the […]
Jaw Dropper of the Week: Mid-Century Vision By Irwin Stein For $599,000
“There are only two other homes with this distinctive roof line. Stein also favored built-in cove lighting, low-rise open staircases and built-in sofas,” writes Bobbie […]
Bad News for Pa. Anti-Vaxxers: Bill Would Eliminate “Philosophical” Exemptions
Pennsylvania legislators are considering a bill to toughen the state’s immunization requirements by removing one of the pathways to opting out. There are three such […]
Spring Butchering Classes at The Farm and Fisherman
PETA might have a problem with it, but over here at Foobooz we are very pro-carving up animals. So too, apparently, is The Farm and […]
The Candidate Conversations Series: Anthony Williams May Well Be Philly’s Next Mayor—Meet Him Next Week
State Senator Anthony Williams has represented West Philly in Harrisburg since he was 31 years old. He ran for governor in 2010, and has become […]
4 Important Tax Tips All Newlyweds Should Know
Tax season is upon us, and whether you’re married now or will have a spouse by next year’s ever-looming April 15, there are a few key […]
WATCH: Flyers Win on Unbelievable Goal with 2.1 Seconds Left
After blowing a three-goal lead in the third period, the Flyers nearly ruined Fan Appreciation Night. But Brayden Schenn scored with 2.1 seconds left to […]
Horticultural Society President Drew Becher Resigns
Drew Becher, president of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society since 2010, is leaving the post to join his partner in San Francisco. The announcement came on […]
Morning Headlines: Camden’s ‘Waterfront Abyss’ Wins Parking Tournament
Camden has been making strides to change its image over the past few years. The state has offered huge incentives to companies willing to relocate […]
Wolf: Kane Doesn’t Need to Resign
Embattled Attorney General Kathleen Kane should stay on the job for now, Gov. Tom Wolf says. The Inquirer reports Wolf made his comments Tuesday during […]
Why Commissioner Ramsey Must Stay
There’s been a bit of talk about the future of Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey lately, so let’s just say what needs to be said: Ramsey must stay […]