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Gayborhood Hotel Evacuated After Fire
A fire late Monday afternoon at the Parker Spruce Hotel in the Gayborhood forced the evacuation of at least 54 residents. The one-alarm fire was […]
Morning Headlines: Navy Yard Nabs Another HQ
Add another notch in the belt for the Navy Yard: Bala Cynwyd-based NXTsports, which is an organization that offers sports education, events and facilities management, […]
Report: Robbery of Temple Students Was Done in Retaliation
The Daily News reports today that the Temple students robbed in a home invasion were targeted over a previous beef with a neighbor. The robbery, […]
City Council to Hear Testimony on Hate Crimes Bill Today
City Council today will hear testimony on a bill that would create a “hate crime” designation when an offender is found to be motivated against […]
Airbender Movie Given Pa. Tax Credits for California Work
M. Night Shyamalan is a hometown boy: He has long favored shooting his movies in and around Philadelphia. The problem for his 2010 flick, The […]
House Passes Gun Bill; Corbett Expected to Sign
The Pennsylvania House has approved a bill that would let the National Rifle Association (or similar “membership groups”) sue municipalities for having overly restrictive gun […]
McCaffery Temporarily Relieved of Duties
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Seamus McCaffery has been relieved of his duties while the Judicial Conduct Board conducts a fast-track investigation into his involvement in […]
Another Member of “Main Line Takeover Project” Admits Guilt
A member of the alleged preppie drug ring that made headlines last spring has pleaded to misdemeanor charges in the case, the Delco Daily Times […]
Court Won’t Let SRC Change Teachers’ Contract, Yet
A court on Monday halted the School Reform Commission’s act to tear up its contract with Philadelphia teachers and begin charging them for a portion […]
VIDEO: “Vampire Diaries” Star Candice Accola Led Her Guests in a Post-Wedding Parade Down Bourbon Street
If this video doesn’t make you want to plan a destination wedding in New Orleans, I don’t know what will. This past weekend, Vampire Diaries star […]
Top Chef Boston, Episode 1: The Handicapper’s Recap
The Top Chef Handicaper’s Recap: Because I’m super thorough and one hell of a researcher, I’m arming myself with only the premiere of Top Chef […]
Prepare Pasta at Russet and then Eat Dinner
Chef Andrew Wood of Russet is hosting a series of pasta-making classes for up to 25 guests on one Monday each month (starting this evening). Guests are […]
Meet Mike Whiter, Recipient of Philly’s First Marijuana Citation
As of this morning, Philadelphia is the largest city in the country to decriminalize marijuana. You’ll now receive a $100 fine for smoking in public […]
NBC Doc May Face Trouble After Princeton Ebola Scare
NBC’s chief medical editor may not get to keep her job after creating a panic in Princeton when she broke her 21-day Ebola quarantine.
Officials Prepare for Oil Train Fire
Philadelphia emergency officials are preparing for a fiery oil train disaster, NBC Philadelphia reports. An oil train derailment on the Schuylkill River bridge earlier this […]