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Police Capture Man Accused of Student Assaults

Police have captured a man they say is responsible for four assaults on female students in recent days in the University City zone west of […]

City Life

Rendell: Christie’s a “Wuss” For Cowboys Fandom

Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell is tearing into Jersey Gov. Chris Christie — not over anything political, but over something really important: He can’t stand […]

City Life

After Ferguson, Nutter Sends Video Message to Police

CBS Philly reports the city’s police officers are being required to watch an eight-minute video from Mayor Nutter before they hit the street during shifts […]

City Life

Penn’s Gutmann Criticized for “Die-In” Pose

When protesters invaded Penn President Amy Gutmann’s holiday party Monday night, she made a snap decision: She joined them in a “die-in” — a protest […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Here’s How You Can Win This Tacori Engagement Ring

It seems the people over at Tacori are just as big of Pinterest fans as we are: They’ve teamed up with Platinum Guild International to give one […]

Restaurants

Because Lo Spiedo Isn’t Just For Meat Lovers…

The guys at Lo Spiedo? They know their way around some meats, no doubt. But as good as that spit-roasted pork shoulder or whole chicken […]

Restaurants

About Last Night: Southern Boys Gone North

So we went and did it again. Because if it was fun the first time, then it just has to be fun the thirty-first time, […]

City Life

Man Found Guilty of Murdering Philadelphia Police Officer

There has been a guilty verdict in the shooting death of Philadelphia police officer Moses Walker. Today, judge Jeffrey P. Minehart found Rafael Jones guilty […]

City Life

James Dupree Will Get to Keep His Mantua Art Studio

Back in January, we told you about James Dupree’s Mantua art studio. The city wanted to use eminent domain to take the studio from Dupree. […]

Restaurants

Hey, Kid! You Want A Free Donut?

Step One: Go to the Sansom Street Federal Donuts through December 19 Step Two: Show them your university student ID Step Three: Get a free, […]

City Life

Beverly Johnson: “Bill Cosby Drugged Me”

Beverly Johnson, a model and actress who was the first black woman to grace the cover of the American Vogue, has written an essay in […]

Restaurants

Top Chef Recap: Restaurant Wars And The Aftermath

Did you miss me? Maybe you were just too busy eating leftovers or participating in a die-in? Well, if you’ve gotten that white guilt out […]

Property

Brand New Queen Lane Apartments Will Have Wednesday Groundbreaking

The Philadelphia Housing Authority has announced that it will break ground on the new Queen Lane Apartments development in Germantown on December 17th. Expected to […]

Restaurants

The Gaslight Pairs Up with Franklin Fountain and Dad’s Hat

It’s an Old City collaboration with the Gaslight’s Jason Cichonski and The Franklin Fountain’s Eric and Ryan Berley. The four-course dinner will pair Cichonski’s food […]

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City’s Unemployment Rate Drops to Lowest Since 2008

Philadelphia’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.6 percent in October of this year, the city said today — the lowest percentage in the official total since […]