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Lu Ann Cahn Tells Us Why She’s Leaving NBC 10

Emmy-winning journalist Lu Ann Cahn has been a fixture at NBC 10 since 1987, where she has been an investigative and special assignment reporter. But […]

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Giant Cigarette Installation in Dilworth Park Postponed

GlaxoSmithKline has postponed an event where it would erect a 20-foot tall cigarette in Dilworth Park. An email from a PR representative from the drugmaker […]

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Protest Leads Organizers to Cancel Lantern Parade

The Christmas Village Lantern Parade has been canceled. That word comes via an email from Aversa PR and a note on the website. Lantern Parade organizers […]

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5 Reasons to Fear Sunday’s Eagles-Cowboys Game

The Eagles playoff chances dangle at the mercy of the Dallas Cowboys Sunday night, and this mantra keeps echoing in my head: Be afraid. Be […]

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One of Us: Interview with Kevin Sbraga

The Top Chef winner is set to open his third restaurant, ’80s-themed Juniper Commons, this month. He talks about his love of Michael Jackson, the […]

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Sixers Acquire Draft Pick They Can Use if the NBA Still Exists in 2020

While NBA players may all be wearing exosuits like in that Jonathan Lethem short story by the time they can use it, the Sixers made […]

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Philly FOP President Condemns Courier Times to Bankruptcy, Eternal Damnation

On December 7th, the Bucks County Courier Times ran a syndicated political cartoon from Chris Britt. In that cartoon, minority children waiting for Santa ask […]

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Get Your Lunch Ubered To You

The taxi alternative, Uber is part of a campaign to raise money for No Kid Hungry, an organization aiming to eliminate child hunger in America. Today […]

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11 Best Jimmy Rollins GIFs

Although it’s not finalized yet, it seems Jimmy Rollins will soon be a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers. It’s good, in a sense, that […]

Property

Morning Headlines: 4601 Market Closer to Being New Police Headquarters

The Planning Commission approved a zoning change for 4601 Market earlier this week, which means the former Provident Mutual Life Insurance Building is closer to […]

City

DRPA Moves on Plan to Reopen Franklin Square PATCO Station

The Delaware River Port Authority has approved a half-million dollars in its budget next year to study re-opening the Franklin Square PATCO stop. If opened, […]

City

Pele Coming to Philadelphia for Soccer Convention

The greatest soccer star of all time is coming to Philadelphia next month. The National Soccer Coaches Association of America announced Pele will attend the […]

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Philly Jeweler Sentenced for Fencing Diamonds

A Philly jeweler has been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted of fencing diamonds stolen by a “coast-to-coast” heist ring. Eric Janovsky, 44, who […]

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Bill Cosby Sued for Defamation

One of the women who says Bill Cosby sexually assaulted her has filed a defamation suit against the comedian, saying his denials of abuse have […]

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Franny Rizzo Not Running for Mayor After All

Several months ago, Frank Rizzo, the son, submitted to a lie-detector test. He did so to prove that he was running for mayor for legitimate […]