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Hope and Change at Last: Why a Republican Senate Will Be Good for America

This is an article that I know full well most of you don’t give two dung heaps about — the midterm elections. I know this because […]

Restaurants

Little Pete’s Could Make Way for Boutique Hotel

Late yesterday, news broke that a 12-story boutique hotel is being planned for the corner of 17th and Chancellor. That corner is also the home of […]

Property

Lament for Little Pete’s

As we noted before, Little Pete’s may be torn down to make way for a luxury hotel. I say “may” because hotels have a way […]

Restaurants

John’s Roast Pork Is Extending Hours

John’s Roast Pork has been known as much for its excellent cheesesteaks and roast pork sandwiches as it has been for its short hours. The South […]

City Life

Slender Man Is The Most Popular Halloween Costume in Pennsylvania, Apparently

There’s a Halloween costume that’s trending in Pennsylvania, and it’s not a ghost or witch or goblin or Sexy Fan Fiction Claude Giroux (that’s who […]

Property

Morning Headlines: The Gallery Could Get City Funding

During a conference call this past Wednesday, PREIT president Joseph F. Coradino alluded to a possible contribution from City Council that would go into renovating parts of […]

Restaurants

UPDATED: Philadelphia’s Best (And Worst) Zombie-Proof Restaurants

UPDATED: Oh, yeah. It’s Halloween. And what does Halloween mean around Foobooz World HQ? A fresh update to the list of the best and worst […]

City Life

Christie, Protester Discuss Fallout From ‘Shut Up’ Incident

Both Chris Christie and protester Jim Keady are talking after an incident earlier this week where Christie told Keady to “sit down and shut up.” […]

City Life

What Guys Don’t Get About Street Harassment

Let’s say it’s about to rain. A drop falls. You don’t notice it. A couple of more come down. You feel a slight splash on […]

Property

Little Pete’s to Meet the Wrecking Ball?

Little Pete’s, the Center City diner whose old-fashioned ways made it a beloved gathering place for downtown workers, late-night hipsters, and visiting politicians, is expected […]

City Life

Eric Frein Captured, Manhunt Over

Eric Frein has been captured. Frein, the man suspected of killing one Pennsylvania state policeman and injuring another during an ambush in September, was taken […]

Restaurants

Gay Sports Bar Boxers Opens Today

G Philly’s got the update on Boxers‘ opening today in the Gayborhood. Even though it’s just a soft opening at 4 p.m. this afternoon, there […]

Property

Gladwyne Commons With Church Conversion Is a Go

Main Line reBUILD has secured approval from Lower Merion Township—in a unanimous 12-0 vote—to move forward with the development of 310-324 Righters Mill Road. The hearing […]

The Scene

Timberland Opening Party in Philadelphia

The fashionable set was on hand Wednesday night to celebrate the opening of Timberland, 1709 Walnut Street. Before I stepped into the showroom, I thought: “How is Timberland […]

City

State Sen. Washington Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge

As expected, on Thursday State Senator LeAnna Washington pleaded guilty to a felony charge of conflict of interest. She was charged with using her office […]