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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 […]
Tonight: Mardis Gras Donuts At Brauhaus Schmitz
It’s called Fat Tuesday for a reason, folks. Head down to Brauahaus Schmitz today for pastry chef Jessica Nolen‘s “fastnachts.” Fastnachts are a traditional Pennsylvania-Dutch potato […]
Bill Would Create Domestic Offender Registry
A bill in the Pennsylvania Senate would create a “domestic predator registry” to track ex-convicts convicted of domestic violence offenses. The bill would mandate lifetime […]
Give Your Bridesmaids Their Dress Assignments Now Because J.Crew’s Once-a-Year Wedding Sale is Here!
Listen up, brides-to-be: If your vision for your Big Day includes your bridesmaids (or anyone else in your bridal party) dressed in J.Crew, you better […]
Pop-Up Dinner Series with Rob Marzinsky
Chef Rob Marzinksy, formerly of Fitler Dining Room is hosting a dinner series upstairs at Barbuzzo before jetting off for stages in Bangkok, Singapore and […]
Historic Dye Works Building on Fairmount to Become Mixed-Use Loft Space
A photo posted by mmpartners (@mmpartners) on Feb 16, 2015 at 9:32am PST Stepping outside their usual haunt in Brewerytown, MM Partners has embarked on an […]