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Gun Advocates Sue Harrisburg, Using New Law
A new law that allows third parties to sue Pennsylvania cities for having restrictive gun ordinances — even if they suffered no personal harm — has […]
Ramsey, Nutter Open Policing Panel
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey is chairing meetings on the president’s task force on “21st century policing” this week — the task force created after […]
Q&A: Marian Tasco Explains Why She’s Quitting Council
A day after Council President Darrell Clarke announced that he won’t be running for mayor, veteran Councilwoman Marian Tasco came out with the huge news that she won’t […]
This Ring Bearer and Flower Girl Got Married 20 Years After They First Walked Down the Aisle
This is the type of wedding story that really makes us go Awwwwww: Nearly 20 years ago, at the tender age of three, Brittany Husbyn and Briggs […]
Abner Silver of Jim’s Steaks Dies
Abner Silver, the owner of Jim’s Steaks on South Street passed away today at age 79. Silver co-owned Jim’s with Bill Proetto since the South Street location […]
The Happiest Of Hours At Kengington Quarters
And that pretty much says it all. If you haven’t been there yet, maybe this is the excuse you need. Kensington Quarters [f8b8z]
Thinking of Eloping? The Philadelphia Wedding Chapel is Performing Wedding Ceremonies on Valentine’s Day
If a Valentine’s Day elopement sounds like your dream wedding day, we have the perfect opportunity for you and your to-be: The Philadelphia Wedding Chapel […]
Zahav Becomes “Lamb Shack” for February
Zahav, Michael Solomonov’s flagship restaurant famous for its authentic Israeli cuisine, is becoming a “Lamb Shack” from February 6-28. The lamb, which is “an entire bone-in Colorado […]
SEPTA Considers Platform Screen Doors for El, Broad Street Line
If David Oh has his way, SEPTA stations will look quite a bit different one day. The Philadelphia City Councilman is part of a push […]
Chifa Pops Up at Bar Volver
Every Wednesday night, Bar Volver offers special deals on cocktails, wine and snacks (PDF). And tomorrow, Wednesday, January 14th, Jose Garces’s Kimmel Center bar has a little […]
Local Tacos Make TV Debut Tonight
On the Cooking Channel’s Taco Trip, four local taco hot spots will be featured this evening. La Calaca Feliz, Sancho Pistola’s, Union Taco and Tuk Tuk Real will […]
How “Shocking” Was Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s Cosby Joke?
As promised, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler addressed the Bill Cosby rape allegations during Sunday night’s Golden Globes ceremony. During their opening monologue — which is […]
Man Beaten, Robbed During Christmas Eve Craigslist MacBook Sale
After agreeing to sell his MacBook on Craigslist, a man was beaten and robbed on Christmas Eve when he arrived at a convenience store to […]
DNC Releases Christie Attack Ad
Ostensibly, this attack ad from the Democratic National Committee is being run ahead of Chris Christie’s “State of the State” address tonight in New Jersey […]
Tuesday’s City Reads
Local Read: “New Pa. House leader isn’t the same ol’, same ol’” There’s been talk in some political circles that maybe, just maybe, the election […]