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Jim Kenney Is Resigning From Council Thursday
Philadelphia City Councilman Jim Kenney is resigning Thursday, according to a press release just put out by his office. Sources confirm that Kenney has decided to […]
Mayor Nutter Defends Closing the City Today
Mayor Nutter is defending the city’s decision to shut down the government Tuesday. Philadelphia only ended up getting a couple inches of snow, despite predictions that a historic blizzard was upon […]
John Bolaris Attacks “Classless” Angelo Cataldi on Twitter
On Tuesday morning, in the wake of the Great 2015 Blizzard of Philadelphia That Didn’t Happen, there was a lot of blame going around, including […]
Here’s Why the Subways Ran All Night Last Night
The threat of snow gave many workers in Philadelphia Tuesday off. It also had another benefit: It caused SEPTA to run the Market-Frankford El and […]
Highs and Lows of The Bachelor, Week 4
Unfortunately, I have some bad news about this week’s Bachelor recap: This will not be a wrap-up of the full episode last night. Thanks to […]
Lyft Is Launching in Philadelphia on Friday
Ride-hailing service Lyft announced today that it will launch its service in Philadelphia on Friday, January 30th. The company had been advertising for drivers in […]
The Best and Worst of Local News Snow Coverage
“Be sure to warm up before shoveling. You can walk around, or march in place.” This was actual advice, delivered by Action News, on Monday […]
Morning Headlines: Building That Houses Spruce Food Market Has Been Sold
Want to know the going rate for a 175-vehicle parking garage that also houses one of the most recognizable signs in Center City? Apparently, it’s […]
Earthquake Shakes Chester County
A 2.7-magnitude earthquake hit Chester County on Sunday, and a few people even noticed. “A number of people in Downingtown, Exton, West Chester and surrounding […]
In Pa. House, a Fresh Push for Liquor Privatization
A fresh push to privatize the state’s liquor store system is brewing in the Pennsylvania House, NewsWorks reports. Republican House Majority Leader Dave Reed told […]
The Brief: Who Will Win the Snow Primary?
Philadelphia’s primary election will be held on May 19. But today is the Snow Primary: a solid chance for the city’s mayoral candidates and mayoral-maybes to show […]
Snowpocalypse? Not Now.
Post by NBC10 Philadelphia. So much for Snowmageddon. In Philadelphia, at least, the latest “storm of the century” is turning out to be a big […]
Here’s the Latest on What You’re Going to Wake Up To Tomorrow
Update 10:15 p.m.: Mayor Nutter just held the day’s final press conference, saying that all city government offices will be closed Tuesday; Philadelphia’s public and […]
Half of City Council Just Got Cybersquatted
Go to MarkSquilla.com, and you won’t find a word about the South Philadelphia Councilman bearing its name. JannieBlackwell.com, too, has nary a sentence about the longtime Councilwoman representing parts of West Philadelphia. […]
Robber Takes Dunkin’ Donuts Bag Full of Money from Rittenhouse Dunkin’
Philadelphia Police are looking for a man they say robbed the Dunkin’ Donuts at the corner of 16th and Sansom streets in Rittenhouse Square.