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Former Teachers Sue SRC Over Free Speech at Charter Meeting
Three women identified as former Philadelphia school teachers are suing the School Reform Commission, saying they were deprived of First Amendment rights when they had […]
Morning Headlines: Roy Halladay’s Former Newtown Square Home Has Been Sold
It appears the pictured swimming will be put to use this summer, just not by Roy Halladay. The Philadelphia Business Journal reports Halladay’s former Newtown Square […]
The Brief: The 5 Council At-Large Candidates With the Best Signatures Game
A candidate has the opportunity to flex some muscle while collecting signatures for nominating petitions. You only need to gather 1,000 legit signatures to get on […]
Council Expected to Call for Oil Train Safety
Philadelphia City Council is expected to pass a resolution today calling for higher safety standards for the oil trains that move through town — and […]
Feds to Handle Security for Pope Visit
Security for the visit of Pope Francis’ September visit to Philadelphia will be led by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, KYW reports. Bob Ciaruffoli, […]
Wilmington Blue Rocks Announce Krispy Kreme Donut Dog
We partnered with @krispykreme and we present to you: The Krispy Kreme Donut Dog pic.twitter.com/1EwgIVlVC0 — Wilmington BlueRocks (@WilmBlueRocks) March 11, 2015 The Wilmington Blue […]
Al Pastor Taco Shop Coming to Oregon Avenue
Vetri veteran Justino Jimenez is opening Los Jimenez Mexican Cocina, a taco shop at 6th and Oregon that will focus on spit-roasted, Al Pastor style […]
What Tom Wolf Wants in His Big, Bold Budget — and What He’s Likely to Get
Gov. Tom Wolf‘s budget “contains the most ambitious and bold set of proposals in modern history.” That’s according to Terry Madonna, a political science professor […]
PHOTOS: We’re Swooning Over BHLDN’s Old Hollywood-Inspired Collection for Summer 2015
BHDLN is at it again: Swiftly on the heels of their gorgeous garden-inspired collection for Spring 2015, the Philly-based brand released another stunning group of gowns just in […]
So You Want To Open A Restaurant: Speed Coaching Event For Small Businesses
If you’re inspired by the recent restaurant boom in Philadelphia or impatiently waiting for your business to take off, Sam Adams may be able to […]
School Funding Suit Against State Advances Despite Promises From Wolf
It’s time for Pennsylvania’s courts to force the state legislature to properly fund state schools, attorneys representing a coalition of money-hungry school districts argued today […]
Preservation Wire: It Looks Like the Boyd Theatre’s Art Deco Lobby Will Stay
Last week, we put you on to some interesting notices on the 1900 block of Chestnut Street in what could be the next step towards a 26-story […]
Feds to Scrutinize 25 Popular Philly Eateries for ADA Compliance
Philly restaurant owners beware: The feds might soon be on your doorstep, checking to see if your restaurant is compliant with the Americans With Disabilities […]
Nefertiti Jaquez Reported Officer’s Death an Hour Before He Was Pronounced Dead
Editor’s Note: The headline and other parts of this story have been updated to reflect new information. Last Thursday, in the wake of the shooting […]
Hey, Guess Who Just Started Delivering Their Pizzas?
Like eating pizza? Like sitting on your couch? Then boy, do we have some good news for you…