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Jim Kenney Launches His Campaign
Former at-large City Councilman Jim Kenney launches his campaign at a City Hall reception room this afternoon. We’ll bring you the story live on Twitter. […]
Residents Set Their Sights on The Mantua Greenway
Loved having these local youth out for the Mantua Ave clean-up! #youngstewards #phillies #getoutside A photo posted by Connecting Communities & Parks (@nationalpark_communities) on Aug […]
And This Summer’s PHS Pop-Up Garden Will Be …
The Passyunk Post was at the Passyunk Square Civic Association meeting when the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society presented two possible locations for this summer’s PHS Pop-Up Beer Garden. […]
Is Camden Really America’s Most Dangerous City?
Another year, another list ranking Camden as America’s most dangerous city. We’re used to it by now, right? Maybe not. Camden officials are ready to […]
Video: ‘All Over It’ Hilariously Explores the Fishtown’s Creative Class
There’s a new web series that hilariously delves deep into the lives of those in Fishtown’s creative class. “All Over It” was shot in Philly […]
Governor Tom Wolf To State Agencies: Adopt a Gift Ban!
Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf is pushing for more than two dozen independent state agencies to ban gifts to all employees. In a letter to the leaders of […]
Gluten Free Dinner at Barbuzzo
Have you ever dreamed of paying $95 for a completely wheat-free meal at Barbuzzo? Of course you haven’t. Because who dreams about stuff like that? […]
Look What’s Back: Thai Singha House
Thai Singha House was a University City staple before closing to make way for the Hub 2 at 40th and Chestnut. That was back in […]
Trade Coalition Launches “Don’t Comcast the Internet” Campaign
While the FCC barrels toward a decision — finally! — on the proposed Comcast-Time Warner merger, opponents are still coming out of the woodwork This […]
Caesars Atlantic City Fined for Losing Two Slot Machines
When a casino says it has loose slots, it doesn’t mean this loose. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement announced on Tuesday it has […]
Fat Tuesday at the Fat Ham
What, did you seriously think Kevin Sbraga was going to let a holiday like this go by without throwing a party? If you can’t make […]
Morning Headlines: Penn Unveils Cutting-Edge Medical Education Center
Penn Medicine recently unveiled the new $38 million Henry A Jordan Medical Education Center, reports the Philadelphia Business Journal. The three-story addition was “built on […]
Law Enforcement, Industry Share Info on Anti-Fracking Activists
Law enforcement and private industry groups have shared information about anti-fracking activists, StateImpact reports, raising questions whether police officers have been used to intimidate those […]
The Brief: A Mayor’s Race Up In Smoke
With tough-on-crime Lynne Abraham and pot-decriminalizer Jim Kenney both running for mayor, is Philadelphia poised to have a serious debate about the criminal justice system in 2015? God, we hope so. […]
Jim Kenney: Pa. Could Sell Legal Pot in State Stores
A day before he was scheduled to formally announce his candidacy for mayor, Jim Kenney spoke about pot decriminalization to dozens of students at Temple University. Kenney, a former City Councilman, appeared […]