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The Brief: Bob Brady Bear Hugs All Around, Philly Won the 2016 Democratic National Convention
There’s only one political story that matters in Philadelphia today, and that’s the city’s triumph in snagging the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
Philly and the DNC: What They’re Saying
Well, that was something. The Democrats chose Philadelphia for their 2016 nominating convention and — pending papal visit aside — we’re not sure we’ve seen […]
WATCH: The Love Story of Two PA Ballet Dancers is Featured in DOVE Chocolate’s New “Love Less Ordinary” Campaign
This may be the cutest thing to land in our inboxes this week: the love story of locals Julie Diane and Zachary Hench—both are ballet masters with the Pennsylvania […]
Developer of William Penn Inn in Wynnewood Strikes Deal with Preservationists
Unlike its similarly named sister structure in Montgomery County, which celebrated its 300th birthday last October, the William Penn Inn in Lower Merion was facing demolition and landed on […]
13 Great Tweets About the DNC Coming to Philadelphia
The Democratic National Convention is coming to Philadelphia! We’ve commented on the cheesesteak introduction video and reminisced about the 2000 RNC. Now, we look at […]
Tom Culton Inexplicably Kicked out of Headhouse Market
Tom Culton, the celebrity farmer behind Culton Organics, sent out a cryptic tweet on Feb. 9 about how Culton Organic Produce will no longer be […]
Try the “Comcast Name Generator”
Sometimes, you just have to have a laugh at all the bad news Comcast can generate. Well, maybe Comcast doesn’t. But lots of other people […]
After 7-Year Fight, Council Passes, Michael Nutter Signs Paid Sick Leave
[Update, 3:00 p.m.]: Mayor Michael Nutter signed mandatory paid sick leave into law Thursday, just hours after City Council passed the legislation. “I think we […]
Is Watching Fifty Shades of Grey With Your Friends … Weird?
I won’t be standing in line to see the premiere of the movie version of Fifty Shades of Grey on Friday. Nor will I be […]
Newspaper Guild Digs In on Seniority Issues
We told you Wednesday that contract talks had reportedly stalemated between Interstate General Media and the union that represents the journalists at the Inquirer and Daily […]
Top Chef Finale Recap: Like The Ramones At CBGB, But With Cooking
Wait, what? Yes, Colicchio compared Hipster Urkel and Mei to Johnny, Joey, Deedee, and Tommy at end of last night’s Top Chef Finale–the culinary culmination […]
Remembering the 2000 Philadelphia RNC: Puppets, Police and The Rock
On July 12th, 2000, Philadelphia police engaged in a shootout with 30-year-old Thomas Jones. An Action News helicopter followed the ensuing police chase, and showed […]
Local Bridal Guide: Treat Your Guests to Philly-Made Chocolates From These 6 Local Confectioneries
With Valentine’s Day just two days away, it’s really quite impossible to avoid thinking about chocolate. It’s everywhere (not that that’s a bad thing), so we […]
Grooms Everywhere Rejoice As Best Buy Launches a Wedding Registry
As of February 16th, 2015, brides will no longer be able to say (with secret relief underneath faux outward disappointment) “But they don’t have a registry” […]
Neighborhood Group Opts to Not Fight Little Pete’s Demolition
The Inquirer‘s Joseph DiStefano reports a Wednesday night vote among the Center City Residents Association ended in favor of not opposing a proposed rezoning ordinance that would […]