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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 […]

City

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 […]

Restaurants

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 […]

Restaurants

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

Citified

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 […]

Property

LOVE Park’s Redesign Is Moving Into the Design Phase

Do you want to learn more about the future of JFK Plaza/LOVE Park? A meeting will be held on January 20 to conclude the civic […]

City Life

5 Reasons the Sixers Are No Longer the Laughingstock of the NBA

One of the funnier moments in recent Sixers memory happened on January 29th of last year. Down a point to the hated Celtics in Boston, […]

Restaurants

Serious Eats Declares the Roast Pork Sandwich Our Greatest Culinary Attraction

Serious Eats wasn’t very impressed with the state of Philadelphia’s cheesesteak scene but is a big fan of our roast pork sandwiches. Features Editor Niki Achitoff-Gray tried […]

City Life

Marian Tasco to Retire From Council

[UPDATE, 11:40 a.m.] City Council President Darrell L. Clarke on Tuesday issued the following statement on 9th District Councilwoman Marian Tasco’s announcement that she will […]

City Life

Daryl Metcalfe Calls Kathleen Kane a Woman!

When I was 8, I had a habit of chewing gum at school, even though it wasn’t allowed. My preferred brand was Bubble-Yum, which was […]

City Life

Two Children Injured in Falls From Pennsylvania Ski Lifts

There were two near tragedies on opposite ends of Pennsylvania on Saturday involving children and ski lifts. At the Liberty Mountain ski resort in Adams County, […]

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Highs and Lows of The Bachelor, Week 2

As we enter week two of season 19 of The Bachelor, the more I think the show really is a fantastic compliment to Game of […]