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Police Brutality Charges Show the System Is Trying, Not That It’s Working
Seth Williams was almost right. The district attorney entered last Thursday’s press conference — the one announcing brutality charges against two Philadelphia police officers — seemingly […]
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Philly, Region
Remember Sunday, when it felt like spring in Philadelphia? That’s ancient history. Today’s forecast in the region? Freezing rain, sleet and snow. So says the […]
Grey Lodge Launches Sunday Cheese and Beer Pairings
Mike “Scoats” Scotese received a copy of Di Bruno Bros. House of Cheese: A Guide to Wedges, Recipes and Pairings by Tenaya Darlington from his […]
Meet Mayoral Front-Runner Anthony Williams
In the Philadelphia mayor’s race, everything’s coming up Anthony Williams. When past city solicitor Ken Trujillo dropped out of the race, it was good news for […]
Weed Cookies: My Fully Baked Ambien Alternative
The last time I took an Ambien was a little more than two years ago. I was a couple weeks into the prescription and woke […]
Restaurant Review: Kensington Quarters
You walk by Bryan Mayer’s butcher case at Kensington Quarters, and you develop certain expectations about what awaits you in the dining room. These deepen […]
The Best Thing That Happened This Week
Politicians aren’t known for brilliance. Philly pols, especially, aren’t known for brilliance. But at a panel discussion at Temple on Tuesday, newly announced mayoral candidate […]
Has Doug Oliver Been Underestimated?
Doug Oliver has been cast by Philadelphia’s political class as a longer-shot mayoral candidate than, gulp, ex-convict Milton Street. And for good reason: Oliver has never held elected office. […]
Here’s the Original “King of Jeans” Sign Being Installed in 1994
I remember when this sign went up – “what a disgrace” was how most felt but it somehow grew to be accepted and now loved.” […]
Education Firebrand Helen Gym Lands Big Union Endorsement, Donation for Council
It’s official: The firebrand education activist Helen Gym says she is running for Democratic City Council At-Large in the May 19th primary. Though she hasn’t made […]
Want To Eat A PYT Burger A Day For A Whole Year?
If you could choose one food to eat for the rest of your life, what would you choose? If your answer is burgers, well, you […]
First Look: Inside Bing Bing Dim Sum
When Ben Puchowitz and Shawn Darragh went to Japan, Darragh says they found it dull. Not the place or the scenery or any of that, […]
Burgundy Truffle Special at Kraftwork
Kraftwork in Fishtown was lucky enough to score some burgundy truffles this week. This weekend, Exec chef Brian Lofink and chef de cuisine Josh Evans whipped […]
This Is the Worst Time to Commute in Philly
With the exception of those of you with gigs at home (or lucky enough to be within walking distance to their job), most of us are […]
Atlantic City Is the Most Romantic City in America — What?
It was after 6 a.m., and I was still out. About five hours earlier, Sergey Kovalev had completed his win over Philly’s Bernard Hopkins, and […]