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The New World of Chicken Wings

If we can all just admit that a) the Buffalo wing is the ultimate chicken wing (so meaty, so balanced, so simple with its fake butter, […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Survey: Men and Women Have Very Different Opinions About the Perfect Honeymoon Location

The thought of having to choose a honeymoon destination, however far off in my future that may be, totally stresses me out: There are so many jaw-dropping, […]

City Life

New Jersey, Pennsylvania Really, Really Stink at Pension Funding

New Jersey and Pennsylvania have America’s most-underfunded public employee pension systems, says a new report from the National Association of State Retirement Administrators. In fact, […]

Citified

Sam Katz, Bill Green and Milton Street Walk Into a Bar…

Let’s stipulate up front that whoever wins the Democratic nomination for mayor this May is the heavy favorite to be elected in November’s general election. […]

Restaurants

How To Celebrate National Unicorn Day Like The Rainbow Unicorn You Are

Sometimes there comes a celebration so silly, so ridiculous, so over-the-top-goofy that we just have to write about it. Hence, Unicorn Day. A day dedicated […]

City Life

Judge: SEPTA Must Run Ads Comparing Muslims to Hitler

A federal judge has ruled that SEPTA must run anti-Islam ads that compare Muslims to Hitler. Last year, we told you about the American Freedom […]

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City Life

Report: A.C. Fire Chief Dropped Pants

Atlantic City Fire Chief Dennis Brooks has been suspended while being investigated for allegedly dropping his pants in front of a female security officer. The […]

Restaurants

Six Pack: New Happy Hours From Manayunk To Passyunk

With the continuing restaurant boom in Philadelphia comes an array of new choices to visit during everyone’s favorite after-work past time: happy hour. It’s that blissful […]

City Life

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 […]

Property

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 […]

Citified

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

City Life

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, […]

Restaurants

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 […]

Restaurants

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 […]