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The Dirt: What To Get At The Farmers Market This Weekend
The weekend ahead is, for some, sure to be jammed with early holiday celebrations, braving the retail bonanza, and imbibing and dining in a way […]
N.A. Poe’s Splendor in the Grass
Last December, Nikki Allen Poe was sentenced to one year of federal probation—no drugs, strict drug-testing and no walking within 100 feet of the Liberty […]
PennDOT to Replace 7 Bridges Over Vine Street Expressway
PennDOT will spend $65 million to replace seven bridges over the Vine Street Expressway, the agency said in a statement. The 22nd Street, 21st Street, […]
Cops Called After 20 Dudes Streak Through Princeton Econ Class
About 20 people streaked through a Princeton economics class on Thursday morning. A University spokesman told The Daily Princetonian the streakers were wearing nothing but […]
In Riva Turns Three and Celebrates with $3 Pizzas
Arthur Cavaliere’s In Riva in East Falls turns three today. And the Italian restaurant and pizzeria is celebrating with $3 Margherita pizzas. From 5 p.m. to 11 […]
Revel Sale to Brookfield Officially Axed; Will Backup Bidder Buy?
Everything is lining up for a “university for geniuses” to go into the former Revel casino in Atlantic City. Well, maybe. A judge approved the […]
More Of The Best Soups In Center City: Readers Edition
A few days ago, we posted a list of some of the best soups in Center City–a perfect little thing for a gray, cold day. […]
Brewerytown Revitalization to Continue as Developer Set to Invest $60 Million
MM Partners, a developer who has invested close to $45 million in Brewerytown within the last decade, according to Natalie Kostelni at the Philadelphia Business Journal, […]
Garces Alums Are Spreading Their Wings
This week we’ve seen two sets of Garces alums open new restaurants. Former Garces director of operations, George Atterbury has opened El Poquito in Chestnut Hill. […]
The Flyers Are Worried They Could Get the Mumps
Though they beat the Devils last night, the Flyers have struggled to a 10-13-5 record this year. How could things get worse? How about if […]
Courier Times: We Wish We’d Picked a Different Cartoon
Yesterday, we told you about an editorial cartoon causing an uproar. The cartoon, by syndicated cartoonist Chris Britt, ran in the Bucks County Courier Times […]
Is It Already Time to Plan for the Eagles’ Next QB?
The Eagles season is far from over and already the provocateurs on Philadelphia sports talk radio are speculating about next year and the years after. […]
Study: Marriages With Equal Gender Roles Are More Satisfying For Both Men and Women
There are quite a few studies out there that compare gender roles and marriage success, many of which revolve around the age-old discussion concerning the division of […]
Ex-Aide: I Stole From M. Night Shyamalan
A former aide to director M. Night Shyamalan pleaded guilty to racking up more than $15,000 in charges to a credit card given to her […]
Morning Headlines: New Comcast Tower Requires the Largest Concrete Pour In Philly’s History
The Comcast Innovation and Technology Center will hold two titles when it’s completed: Philadelphia’s tallest skyscraper and largest concrete pour. According to the Inquirer’s Bob Fernandez, […]