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Poll: Hillary Clinton Would Trounce Chris Christie in Swing States
On Wednesday morning, Quinnipiac University released its latest poll, this one pitting Hillary Clinton against leading Republican White House contenders in Colorado, Iowa and Virginia, […]
Why Do Teachers Get Snow Days?
UPDATE: Philadelphia school teacher Steve Clark has written a response to this column. Hey school teachers, I have an idea. Instead of fighting the School […]
James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced
Today at noon, the James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists for its 2015 Restaurant and Chef Awards. Abe Fisher and Townsend were Best New Restaurant nominees. Michael […]
Today’s Friendly Wedding PSA: If Your Groom Falls Ill On Your Wedding Day, Maybe Don’t Marry One of Your Guests to Spite Him
When a groom in India suffered an epileptic seizure on his wedding day and had to be rushed to the hospital, his bride decided she’d […]
Now Comcast Criticized for Its Philly Pride
https://twitter.com/chocobohomo/status/567744604514951168 Well, now Comcast’s critics are just being jerks. The latest “Comcast sucks” meme — and there’s at least one a week at this point […]
BLT Architects to Design New Gateway for Nebinger School Project
This should comes as a refreshing change amidst the usual messiness surrounding Philly schools: the George W. Nebinger School in Queen Village has inched its way […]
The Three Questions I’m Never Asking Anybody Ever Again
Okay, so the first question you should never ask anyone is pretty obvious, because almost all of us have done it anyway. The question is, […]
We Need to Integrate Black History Month
What do you consider diverse? You may have thought you knew what the term “diversity” meant, and have probably agreed that achieving it is a worthy […]
Morning Headlines: Parcel on Delaware Waterfront Seeks Expressions of Interest
Now here’s an exciting update for developers looking for a piece of the Delaware waterfront: the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation has put out a Request for […]
The Brief: What the Mayoral Candidates Are Saying About Charter Expansion
Today’s the day the Philadelphia School Reform Commission must decide the fate of 39 applications to create new charter schools. It’s not an easy decision, at least politically: Republican […]
Could Ed Rendell Endorse Long-Shot Candidate Doug Oliver for Mayor?
[Curious about Doug Oliver? Register to attend one of Philly mag’s forthcoming Q&As with the mayoral candidates at this link. On Monday, Feb. 23, Citified’s […]
No More Half-Measures: Let’s Ban Smoking in Pennsylvania
Dom Costa is a wimp. The state representative from Allegheny has introduced a bill that would ban Pennsylvanians from smoking while driving — as long […]
The Divine Lorraine Will Be Reborn, Just Not As a Hotel
Remember those plans to turn the Divine Lorraine into a boutique hotel? Scrap ’em. “We want to see this project get done now,” said […]
Get Drunk for Puppies
Finally, this is your chance to use that drinking problem of yours for good. Tomorrow night (Wednesday, February 18), Old City’s The Gaslight is hosting […]
Official: Southern Land Company Closes on Vacant Rittenhouse Lot
Well, it’s official: Southern Land Company has finally closed on the vacant L-shaped parcels at 1907-1913 Walnut Street and 1906-1920 Sansom Street. Details about the sale […]