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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 […]
Bill Green Responds to Helen Gym: Honest School Dialogue Requires All the Facts
In criticizing our decision to begin charging teachers for health benefits and directing the $44 million annual savings to schools, Helen Gym makes an important […]
Atlantic City Woman Said to Throw Baby in the Ocean
Horrifying: A mother threw her baby into the ocean over the weekend. Gratifying: The baby was saved by a retired firefighter fishing nearby. The Press […]
UPDATE: Christie Backs Down on Ebola Quarantine
[Update 9:55 a.m.] Gov. Christie had second thoughts after all, the New York Times reports: A nurse who recently returned from West Africa and was […]
The Inquirer Endorses Nobody for Governor
And in the 2014 Pennsylvania governor’s race, the Philadelphia Inquirer endorses … nobody. Absolutely nobody. Readers on Sunday were instead treated to a list comparing and […]
Archdiocese: Chaput Didn’t Criticize the Pope
Remember last week’s report that Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput had criticized the recent summit of cardinals and bishops that had considered offering a friendlier face […]
SEPTA Union Votes Unanimously to Authorize Strike
Here’s the scary news for travelers: TWU 234, the union that represents most of SEPTA’s workforce, has voted to authorize a strike. The better news: […]
Uber Calls PPA UberX Sting a “Deplorable Charade”
Just hours after the Philadelphia Parking Authority impounded five UberX vehicles, saying that UberX is operating illegally in Philadelphia, UberX has responded with a statement, […]
PPA Impounds UberX Vehicles in Undercover Sting Operation
[UPDATE] Uber has issued a statement calling the PPA sting a “deplorable charade.” [ORIGINAL] On Saturday, we told you that Uber had announced the arrival […]
Philly Monitoring 30 Recent Travelers for Ebola
Philadelphia health officials are monitoring 30 people in the city for Ebola, NBC 10 reports. Here’s why you shouldn’t panic: There are no confirmed cases. […]
Valanni Is Offering a “Banged Up Brunch” on Saturdays
Every Saturday, Valanni Restaurant is throwing a “Banged Up Brunch” featuring happy hour drink specials and a selection of brunch favorites, tapas style for $5. […]
Uber Launches UberX In Philadelphia, But PPA Says “Not So Fast”
UPDATE 10/26 1:50 p.m.: The Philadelphia Parking Authority has impounded UberX vehicles through an undercover sting operation. For the full report, go here. ORIGINAL: On […]
The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week Ending October 24th
The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz: Seven simple questions about the week that was. Are you a newser … or a loser?
The Philadelphia Outrage Meter for the Week Ending October 24
Copy: Copy: Copy: | Create Infographics 70% of the week’s outrage was directly attributable to the bracelet bribery scandal, with 20% of the outrage directed […]
SEPTA Won’t Strike Monday
Although SEPTA union workers are expected to take a strike authorization vote on Sunday, the union is not expected to strike on Monday. Transit Workers […]