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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 […]
The Fat Ham Adds Lunch and Happy Hour
Beginning today, the Fat Ham is offering lunch and happy hour. Kevin Sbraga’s Southern restaurant in University City is offering lunch weekdays, from 11:30 a.m. to […]
Lot Next to Future Market Street Collapse Memorial Could Become Parking Lot
The southeast corner of 22nd and Market was forever changed in June 2013 after a building collapsed onto the roof of the one-story Salvation Army […]
Tiffin Extends $8 Entree Deal
Starting on January 9, Tiffin began to offer $8 entrees for eight days. Each day, the deal was featured at one of their eight locations. Tiffin has now extended that […]
SpOt Burger Is at Sancho Pistola’s Tonight
While the sports world is enraptured with the Roman numeral, XLIX, taco lovers in Philadelphia are more excited about XI. Tonight, Sancho Pistola’s is hosting […]
The Real Epidemic on College Campuses: Academic Dishonesty
While mattress-toting Columbia University student Emma Sulkowicz will be attending the State of the Union address tomorrow as the guest of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to […]
Morning Headlines: Foster + Partners Will Design $1.5 Billion Penn Health Systems Tower Project
There are a few reasons why the in-progress Comcast Innovation and Technology Center is the most important building to be built in Philadelphia in recent […]
Pope’s Philadelphia Schedule Unveiled
Catholic officials over the weekend released details of Pope Francis’ September trip to the United States — the centerpiece of which will be his multi-day […]
If Martin Luther King Jr. Were Alive Today, Would He Be a Conservative?
Here are a few names Martin Luther King Jr. would probably be called if he were still alive and active in politics today. Race hustler. […]
More “Black Ice” Possible This Morning
Sunday’s rain and ice was deadly for morning drivers; forecasters are telling pre-dawn commuters to be aware of the same today. 6ABC reports: PennDOT started […]