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Finding Love At Reading Terminal

With Valentine’s Day upon us and signs of love all around, romantic spots in the city like ice skating at Dilworth Park and couples taking […]

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The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week Ending February 13th

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz: Seven simple questions about the week that was. Are you a newser … or a loser?

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Founder Leaving Philly School Newspaper The Notebook

Paul Socolar, the editor/publisher of Philadelphia school publication The Notebook, is leaving the publication. A transition committee has been formed to find his successor. It […]

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The Dirt: What To Get At The Farmers Market This Weekend

Temperatures that feel as though they’re in the single digits are enough to make anybody ditch Valentine’s Day celebrations in favor of a night on […]

Restaurants

Amis Hosts Whole Lamb Dinner

Lamb is definitely having a bit of a moment here in Philly. There’s the Lamb Shack dinners at Zahav, the lamb menu at Mica last […]

Property

Report: Does Land Grab Mean a Third Comcast Tower Is in the Works?

Is it possible that Comcast could build a third skyscraper in Center City? Natalie Kostelni of the Philadelphia Business Journal reports that Liberty Property Trust has […]

City Life

What The New York Times Gets Wrong About Philadelphia

Once, Philadelphia did lose to New York. OK, not “once” — it’s happened lots of times. But this big one was in 1946. Looking back […]

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Pappy Van Winkle and Brisket Dinners at Percy Street

Percy Street Barbecue has snagged a few bottles of the practically impossible to secure, Pappy Van Winkle 10, 12 and 23 year old bourbons, and they’re […]

City Life

Update: Missing Girl, Twins Are Found

[Update: 2:45 p.m.] Johnson and her babies have been found, according to an announcement from Philadelphia Police: Good afternoon, confirmed through Gloucester City, NJ Police […]

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Six Pack: Ramen In Philadelphia

This weekend’s frigid winter weather has us all longing to hibernate until warmer days. But don’t let the cold stop you from going out. Just use […]

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Here’s a Sneak Peek of the Wedding Gown From the New Cinderella Movie

Remember back when bridal designer Alfred Angelo made a Frozen-inspired wedding dress so that brides everywhere could channel Queen Elsa on their Big Day? Well, we […]

Property

Bonus: Vine Street Overpass Renovations Pave the Way for Additional Projects!

That pedestrian-friendly makeover that’s slated for the Vine Street Expressway overpasses has paved the way for another renovation project in Philadelphia, thanks to a law that […]

City Life

Philly Tweeter Shows NYT How to Put That in Their Pipe and Smoke It

You’ve probably heard by now about the New York Times’ huffy, snark-filled appraisal of Philadelphia after Philly beat out Brooklyn to host the 2016 Democratic […]

Restaurants

Last Minute Valentine’s Day Sweets

Looking for some last minute sweeties for your sweetie? Barbuzzo and Kermit’s have you covered. Barbuzzo is offering its Budino Is for Lovers two packs […]

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How the Fight for Gay Rights Could Decide the City Council Race

Philadelphia is one of the most-gay friendly cities in the United States. It has strong LGBT advocacy groups, a strong LGBT tourism scene, and strong laws […]