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Yelp Launches App for Business Owners

Presented by Yelp Yelp receives 73 million monthly unique visitors via mobile phones and now theres an app, just for business owners that lets the owners be […]

City Life

This Just In: Chip Kelly Is A Good Coach…

Read Mike Missanelli on why Chip Kelly’s gaudy numbers might not get the Eagles to the postseason. Since Chip Kelly is heralded by the Philadelphia […]

City Life

…But the Eagles Might Still Miss the Playoffs

Read Larry Mendte break down the numbers showing Chip Kelly is one of the bestter second-year coaches in the NFL. The Eagles might likely miss […]

City Life

Delaware County in Shock Over 14-Year-Old Boy’s Suicide

A heartbreaking end to a heartbreaking week in Philadelphia, with news that 14*-year-old Skyler Baffa of Broomall, Delaware County, committed suicide on Thursday.

City

WATCH: Good Day Philadelphia Anchors Parody Titanic for Some Reason

This morning on Good Day Philadelphia, anchors Mike Jerrick and Alex Holley (sorry, champion flag football teammate Alex Holley) decided to parody Titanic for some […]

City

Someone Stole Froggy Carr’s Costumes

Post by Froggy Carr. With just weeks to go until the Mummers Parade, someone has stolen Froggy Carr’s costumes! (Excellent “Rat steals Frogs costumes” headline, […]

Property

Morning Headlines: Mixed-Use Project Presented for Vacant Washington Avenue Lot

Plans for the redevelopment of a large, oddly-shaped vacant lot at 2401 Washington Avenue were presented this week at a public, information only session during […]

City

Stolen Viola Smashed to Pieces in West Philly

While it didn’t reach the level of a stolen $6 million Stradivarius, the viola Nancy Drye had stolen from her house was valuable: $9,000. And […]

City Life

Auditor General to Review Pa. Casino Gambling

The Morning Call reports that Auditor General Eugene DePasquale will review whether casino gambling is paying its way in Pennsylvania — specifically if it is bringing […]

Property

Blatstein, SugarHouse Appeal Casino Decision

The Inquirer reports this morning that last month’s decision to permit a second Philly casino in South Philadelphia is being appealed by the losing bidders […]

City Life

D.A. Drops Forfeiture Cases That Drew National Attention

The district attorney’s office has ended its attempts to seize the homes of two Philadelphia families who had sued over the city’s aggressive civil forfeiture practices. […]

Foobooz

Shopping For Foodies: Trey Popp’s Holiday Gift Guide, Part 4

We do everything we can at Foobooz HQ to keep local eaters up to speed on everything that’s going on in the Philly food scene. […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Remind Your Toast-Givers to Not Say These 9 Things At Your Wedding

I’ve told you before my story of witnessing a rather rough wedding toast, and we know each and every one of you has a story […]

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City

Report: Leaky Philly Gas Pipes Pose Climate Hazard

A report from StateImpact Pennsylvania says that leaking gas pipes in Philadelphia are a massive problem. Those old pipes leak enough methane to cause changes […]

Foobooz

Top Chef Episode 9 Recap: Literature-To-Table Cooking

Finally, a Quickfire Challenge for the rest of us. Let’s make some goddamn sausage! For a football player! Because why not!