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Morning Headlines: Should Philly Look Into a ‘Flip Tax’ to Combat Speculation?
In an effort to raise more money for the Philadelphia Housing Trust Fund and combat land speculation, Pennsylvania Coalition for Affordable Communities (PCAC) presented an […]
Steakhouse Pulling Up Stakes?
HughE Dillon was the first to report that the Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse at 260 S Broad Street is looking to relocate to the Sonesta Hotel […]
The Brief: Ed Rendell “Not Likely” to Endorse a Mayoral Candidate
Former Gov. Ed Rendell said Tuesday he is “not likely” to endorse a mayoral candidate in the May 19th primary. He also announced yesterday that the Rendell Center for Civics & […]
LGBT Pennsylvanians Not Protected from Indiana-Style Discrimination
Here’s the good news for Pennsylvania’s LGBT citizens: Yes, the state has a “religious freedom” law somewhat similar to the one just passed in Indiana […]
City Commissioner Stephanie Singer Gets A Chance To Fight for Her Political Life
A judge has scheduled a hearing on the motions filed by City Commissioner Stephanie Singer to try to bring her reelection campaign back from the dead, her lawyer says. On Monday, […]
“South Philly’s Stoop” and Six Other Local Projects Are Recipients of the Knight Cities Challenge
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation–which recently partnered with the William Penn Foundation to award $11 million to five Philadelphia parks (including the highly […]
What’s The Best Place in Philly to Play Google Maps Pac-Man?
Forget quarters or dusting off that old Atari system. In what may be the coolest thing ever, you can now play Pac-Man on Google Maps.
How to Prevent the Post-Wedding Blues From Creeping Up After Your Big Day
You know that (depressing) feeling that inevitably takes over when you’re forced to return to real life after a week spent on vacation? Well, a similar emotional letdown […]
Chain Gang Roundup: Chipotle Opens at Liberty Place
Chipotle is now open in the food court on the second floor of the Shops at Liberty Place. The food court location is Center City’s third […]
Drug Dealer: “I Thought I Was Being Robbed” by Police
Testimony started today in the trial of six former Philadelphia Police officers accused by federal prosecutors of conspiring to rob and shake down the very […]
Council to Nutter: Find Your $105 Million Somewhere Else
Close, but no cigar, Mayor Michael Nutter. That was the general message from Council members at their hearing Tuesday on Nutter’s five-year fiscal plan, the first budget […]
Well Liked Ramen Spot Coming to Chinatown
Rai Rai Ramen was located in North Brunswick, New Jersey until it was damaged in a December fire. The ramen restaurant is now relocating to […]
Suspect in Custody in Montco Firehouse Hostage Situation
Reports of a hostage standoff in Montgomery County started coming in a little before 11 this morning. #breaking Armed Hostage Situation- Cheltenham Twp, Montco. Lamott […]
William Street Common’s Tipping Policy Makes MSNBC
MSNBC files a report on Avram Hornik’s William Street Common, the recently opened restaurant at 39th and Chestnut that adds a flat 20% service fee to […]
Cab Driver Leads Police on Wild Chase
It was a banner weekend for allegedly drunk motorists in Philadelphia. First, we learned about the police officer caught driving on three flat tires. And now […]