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It’s Official: Philly to Host 2016 DNC
Democratic officials announced today that Philadelphia has been chosen to host the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Congressman Bob Brady confirms Philadelphia Choice for DNC Convention […]
Morning Headlines: Apartments on the Way at Former South Philly School
It looks as though a shuttered school will come back to life as an apartment building. PlanPhilly’s Jared Brey reports that the former George W. […]
La Salle Knocks Off VCU, the 20th-Ranked Team in Country
La Salle took advantage of a depleted VCU squad, and upset the Rams on the road in double overtime. Jordan Price led the Explorers with […]
The Jim Kenney Q&A: He Declares Himself “Uniquely Philadelphian”
In part two of the Citified Q&A with mayoral candidate Jim Kenney, the former councilman defends his inaction on the proposed sale of PGW, vows […]
Council Member Honors, Then Denounces, Palestinian Official
Council Member Maria Quinones-Sanchez has condemned a Palestinian official who allegedly supports terrorism — but only after honoring that official with a Citation of Honor […]
The Brief: Jim Kenney’s Council Record Comes Back to Haunt Him
Back in 2007, then-City Councilman Jim Kenney sponsored legislation that required Philadelphia’s pension fund to give bonus checks to retired workers if it surpassed its investment goals. Today, […]
Mother Assails Police for Son’s Death
A town hall on police and community relations Wednesday night grew tense when the mother of a man shot last year by police said she […]
Spotted: Is That Construction Equipment at the Future W and Element Hotel Site?
Is the construction of the 755-room W and Element Hotel about to commence on the former parking lot at 15th and Chestnut Street? It certainly […]
Alan Butkovitz on L&I: “No Excuse for Putting Lives at Risk”
City Controller Alan Butkovitz has released another report critical of Philadelphia’s Licenses & Inspections department. The review, “Vacant Properties Creating Neighborhood Nuisances,” (below) says L&I is failing to hold […]
So Here’s A Funny Story…
Some of you out there might’ve noticed the big, white SUSPENDED LICENSE sign hanging in the window of the new Rubb BBQ in Manayunk on […]
Journalists “Not Willing to Budge” in Newspaper Labor Stalemate
Labor negotiations between the journalists union and the company that owns Philly’s two largest daily newspapers have taken a “grim turn,” the union announced this […]
Here’s How You Can Enter to Win a $40,000 Destination Wedding in Cancùn
Something just crossed our desks, readers, that we have a feeling some of you with dreams of a destination wedding might want to know about: […]
Six Pack: Philly’s Best Restaurants For Dining Out Alone
Sure, dates and dinners with friends are nice, but sometimes you just want to grab a meal all by yourself. Maybe you’re too busy to […]
Mini Federal Donuts For Valentine’s Day
Federal Donuts is offering an assortment of 15 strawberry and chocolate glazed mini donuts this Valentine’s Day. The donuts will cost you $18 and you […]
Venue News: Brulee Catering Is Now the Exclusive Caterer at the Philadelphia Free Library on the Parkway
Starting this week, when you book your wedding at the Free Library of Philadelphia on the Parkway, it is with the fine folks at Brûlée Catering […]