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WATCH: Sen. Cory Booker Talks Presidency on Larry Wilmore’s New Show
Sen. Cory Booker appeared on the first episode of Comedy Central’s new replacement for Stephen Colbert, The Nightly Show starring Larry Wilmore. Near the end […]
How to Improve City Council
Philadelphia’s City Council is about as popular as I was in high school. The legislative body’s approval rating stands at a sad 30 percent, according […]
Camden to Begin Demolition of Blighted Buildings
Sometimes you’ve got to tear down before you can build. That’s partly the idea behind Camden’s demolition program — starting today — that aims to […]
DNC Decision on 2016 Convention Expected Soon
Democrats will soon decide where to hold their 2016 presidential nominating convention, the Associated Press reports. It’s a $65 million undertaking, and party leaders say […]
Three Predictions for Tom Wolf’s First Year
Tom Wolf takes office as governor of Pennsylvania today, and here’s the worry: That today — with the swearing-in, the pomp, the circumstance, and the […]
Photos From MLK Day of Action, Resistance & Empowerment March
Today, an estimated 1,500 protesters marched in Center City as part of the MLK Day of Action, Resistance & Empowerment March. Its stated goals were: 1) […]
Bardot Offering New Monday Night Chef Tastings
Bardot is now offering a Monday night four-course chef tasting menu. Chef Rhett Vellner’s menu is $45 per person and will change every week. The menu […]
The Wall Street Journal Profiles Unnamed “205-Unit” Project by Eric Blumenfeld
Here’s one that might have flown under your radar. A recent article in The Wall Street Journal about commercial mortgages and backed securities making a comeback […]
Former Philly Educator Named Wolf’s Secretary of Education
Pedro Rivera, a one-time Philadelphia educator who moved on to superintendent of the Lancaster school district, has been named the Pennsylvania Secretary of Education by […]
Werth, Utley Compete to be “Face of MLB”
It’s been awhile since Jayson Werth and his beautiful, beautiful beard belonged to Philadelphia — his was one high-priced contract for a World Series vet […]
Does the Neighborhood We Grow Up in Determine Our Future Salary?
Well, here’s some food for thought. CityLab‘s Richard Florida (who showed us where Philly’s creative class lives back in 2013) recently published an article based on findings […]
Bachelorette Desiree Hartsock Got Married to Final Rose Chris Siegfriend This Weekend
Do not be mad at your DVR, readers: Although former Bachelorette star Desiree Hartsock tied the knot this weekend with her Chosen One Chris Siegfriend, […]
Restaurant Week Alternative: Matyson Lobster Tasting
Center City District’s Restaurant Week has commenced, meaning two weeks of crowded restaurants, limited menus and grumpy waitstaff. Looking to avoid the chaos? Matyson is featuring […]
MLK Day of Service on Social Media
Philadelphians across the community celebrated Martin Luther King Jr.’s holiday today by performing community service. That was the case at Albert M. Greenfield School in […]
Church Erects a Cross for Each of Philly’s Gun Homicide Victims Last Year
You probably aren’t familiar with the names Norberta Lopez, Branden Agnew, Timothy Artis or Megan Doto. And there’s no reason that you would be. Unlike […]