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Where We’re Eating: Hattery Stove & Still

’burbs Grilled octopus confit, vegetable bibimbap, steamed skate, beer-battered string beans — what the heck is going on here? We’re not entirely sure, either. But […]

City Life

Teen Attackers Shouted Homophobic Slurs, Referenced “The Purge”

Two women say they were beaten up by a mob of up to 15 teenagers after they were spotted walking arm-in-arm. The two women, Jessica […]

Property

Morning Headlines: Dranoff Project Protest Draws 90

The “Rally for Ardmore” in front of the Lower Merion Township Building brought out about 90 residents and business owners, according to the Main Line […]

City

All 3 Ballot Questions Pass Easily in Philadelphia

When Philadelphia voters headed to the polls yesterday, they also had choices on three ballot questions. Noncontroversial ballot questions tend to pass easily, and that’s […]

City Life

What Taylor Swift Could Learn From Uber About Spotify

I was in Las Vegas this week and the taxi driver taking me to the airport asked me what I thought of Uber, the company […]

City Life

Did Political Donation Grease the Wheels of Little Pete’s Demise?

When it comes to generating public outrage, it’s hard to top demolishing a beloved, grimy, 24-hour diner and replacing it with a luxury hotel. Plans to […]

City Life

Tom Corbett Concedes; Tom Wolf Is Pennsylvania’s New Governor

In the end, the polls were right: Democrat Tom Wolf beat Republican Gov. Tom Corbett  on Tuesday, making Corbett the first incumbent governor to fail […]

City Life

Joan Orie Melvin Must Try Apology Again

Remember when we said that former Justice Joan Orie Melvin’s court-ordered apology for her conviction — on charges she illegally used state workers for her […]

City Life

Police Release Photos of Man Using Germantown Kidnapping Victim’s ATM Card

On Tuesday morning, it was reported that the ATM card belonging to Philadelphia kidnapping victim Carlesha Freeland-Gaither was used in Maryland. Now, the Philadelphia Police […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Wine and Cake Tastings, Wedding Makeup and Sample Sales: Here’s What’s New at Philadelphia Bridal Company Boutique

Earlier this year, we gave you all the details about how Main Line native Ashley Erin Corbett took over ownership of Philadelphia Bridal Company Bridal […]

Restaurants

Alla Spina has Flyers Game Deal

If you’re looking for plans for tonight’s Flyers game versus the Oilers, Alla Spina is offering good food and a good deal. The Italian gastropub will […]

City Life

The Racy Email Problem Could Become Just An Email Problem

The email scandal that claimed the careers of so many top state officials isn’t quite over, but its focus is changing. The Legal Intelligencer reports […]

City Life

Democracy Vs. Pumpkin Pie: In Overbrook, Pumpkin Pie Is Winning

On Tuesday morning, around 10:30 a.m., I dragged myself out of bed to make my way to my local polling place, which I found courtesy […]

Restaurants

It Looks Like The Big Gay Ice Cream Shop Is Actually Going To Open

We first started talking about the possibility of the Big Gay Ice Cream guys coming to Philly back in June. Everything since then? Expectation, speculation […]

City Life

(Updated) #PHLVotes: City Voters Get to Polls

Editor’s note: Be sure to share your story and pics on Twitter and Instagram at #PHLVotes. [Update 1:45 p.m.] Even more updates and selfies… We […]