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Eric Holder Visits Philly Today

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will visit Philly today to talk about policing issues, Newsworks reports, but only to a select group of officials meeting […]

City Life

Philly’s Unfunded Pension Liabilities: $5.3 Billion

A stark reminder of the seriousness of the “pension crisis” you hear about so often: A new report says that Philadelphia is $5.3 billion behind […]

City Life

Man Wanted in Schuylkill River Stabbings Arrested in Virginia

[UPDATE, 6:00 p.m.] According to a statement from the U.S. Marshals Service, “career criminal” was arrested Tuesday evening at a motel in Ashland, Virginia. The […]

Philadelphia Wedding

‘Cake Boss’ Buddy Valastro Will Open Carlo’s Bakery in Rittenhouse This Spring

On one particularly snowy day last February, we told you guys that “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro had reportedly set his sights on Rittenhouse for his […]

City Life

MOVE Member Dies In Prison: Natural Causes or Suspicious Circumstances?

On Saturday, MOVE member Phil Africa — born William Phillips — died in prison in Dallas, Pennsylvania, where he was serving a 30- to 100-year sentence for […]

Restaurants

Because Sbraga Loves Vegetarians, Too

There’s no arguing that Philly is becoming the center of a fine dining vegetarian revolution. But we forget sometimes that this loving consideration of vegetables […]

City Life

Jonathan Saidel Is Thinking About Running for Mayor

Since City Council President Darrell Clarke announced this week that he won’t be running for mayor, Jonathan Saidel says he’s been fielding a lot of calls from people asking him […]

Property

The Curious Case of Public Space in Narberth Borough

Narberth Mayor Tom Grady will hold a public town hall meeting next week to discuss the “vision for Narberth’s downtown and public areas,” Main Line […]

Restaurants

Three Things That Are Worrying Us

Christina DeSilva is the new executive chef at South Philadelphia’s Taproom on 19th. DeSilva is just 21-years of age and promises “upscale stoner food.” Though […]

Restaurants

You Can’t Get Pork at Any Philly Chipotle Locations Right Now

If you were hoping to pick up a delicious pork carnitas burrito at Chipotle for dinner tonight, you are out of luck. The company has […]

Citified

Wednesday’s City Reads

National Reads: “In Albuquerque, protests against police shootings and charges against officers” The national debate around police-involved shootings has largely centered on two places: Ferguson, […]

City Life

Here’s the Lawsuit the NRA Just Filed Against Philadelphia

As promised, the National Rifle Association has filed suit against the City of Philadelphia for “for refusing to comply with a state law that prohibits […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Remember When Maroon 5 Was Crashing Weddings to Shoot a Music Video? “Sugar” Is Here.

Last month we informed you that Maroon 5 was going on a bit of a wedding-crashing binge in order to film scenes for an upcoming […]

Restaurants

Crow And The Pitcher Offering an $8 Burger-and-Beer Deal

The frigid weather and post-holiday blues make for a very slow season for the restaurant business. So for tonight only, Crow and the Pitcher is offering […]

Property

Ellen Shows Love For Post-It Wall at Rosa’s Fresh Pizza

I hadn’t been to Rosa’s Fresh Pizza in months (you try being a 24-year-old female who goes on weeks-long guilt trips after eating four slices […]