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Nutter Urges Peace Between PPA, Uber
Mayor Nutter is urging peace in the war between the Philadelphia Parking Authority and ride-sharing service UberX — and suggesting that the PPA has a […]
Police Using Unmanned Balloon to Hunt Frein
The manhunt for Eric Frein, the suspect in the murder of one state policeman and injury of another, is continuing with the aid of an […]
Glass Tower Starts Construction at 20th and Market
It was more than a year ago when Brandywine Realty Trust announced specific plans for a building that would sit on the lot at 20th […]
Brides, Rejoice: Sarah Jessica Parker Will Next Offer Wedding Shoes
In February of this year, Sarah Jessica Parker, a popular actress but also a very fashionable lady who is quite possibly most frequently associated with […]
Tale of the Tape: Lo Spiedo
Marc Vetri’s seventh restaurant, Lo Spiedo officially opens today. Located just inside the gates at the Navy Yard in South Philadelphia, Lo Spiedo aims to be […]
Seamus McCaffery Retires From Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Seamus McCaffery has retired from the Court, reports the Legal Intelligencer. This follows an earlier report by the Daily News‘ Chris Brennan anticipating the […]
Time to Stop Electing Pennsylvania Judges?
Recent scandals involving the Pennsylvania judiciary have some observers wondering if it’s time to end the practice of electing the state’s top justices. The “Porngate” […]
From The Tip Line: Garces At The Granary?
The Granary, over at 19th and Callowhill, has already got a couple of heavyweight restaurant tenants. First, there’s Pizzeria Vetri, for those craving Italian. And […]
Jeremy Maclin’s Gatorade Crash Echoed Jim McMahon Play 23 Years Ago
Although the Eagles lost a frustrating game to the Cardinals on Sunday, Jeremy Maclin had his best game of the season: He caught 12 passes […]
DiStefano: New Center City Office High-Rises Unlikely
This morning’s PhillyDeals column is titled “Are more towers on the horizon?” The answer is, “Probably not.” (I guess “More towers probably not on the […]
Report: Comcast Was Offered Chance to Buy Washington Post
The Financial Times has an in-depth look today at Comcast’s attempt to merge with Time Warner Cable that includes this unexpected tidbit: Before Amazon’s Jeff […]
Facebook Trying to Civilize Young People; Young People Resist
It’s no surprise to anyone who’s ever had one that kids are mean. Really mean. Unspeakably mean. They’re enormously invested in social status, and the […]
Sherlock Holmes Dinner at The Treemont
The Treemont is hosting a Sherlock Holmes Dinner this Friday, Halloween. The Center City restaurant is offering a three-course and one cocktail meal for $35 […]
WATCH Mo’ne Davis Throw First Pitch at World Series
Your browser does not support iframes. If you’re noticing that the Mo’ne Davis hype hasn’t died down, you’re not alone. Following last week’s commercial for […]
Hotel Monaco Celebrates Halloween in Heaven and Hell
In case you haven’t already finalized your Halloween plans, Hotel Monaco and their rooftop Stratus Lounge are transforming their spaces into heaven and hell […]