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Northeast Philly Man Shoots Fiancée’s Dad With Rifle Multiple Times

A Bustleton man fired multiple shots from a high-powered rifle at his fiance’s father in the Bustleton section of Northeast Philly on Thursday, police said. […]

Property

Morning Headlines: Kenney Wants to Preserve and Protect

As if decriminalizing marijuana weren’t enough, City Councilman Jim Kenney has proposed a double whammy of legislation that could improve the city’s inadequate system of […]

City

Central Bucks West H.S. Cancels Football Season After Hazing Reports

The superintendent of the Central Bucks School District announced Thursday that the remainder of Central Bucks West High School’s football season has been canceled. The […]

City

Mayor Nutter Taking School Toilet Paper Requests on Twitter

If there is info on needed school bathroom supplies, please provide the school (s) names so these individual situations can be addressed. — Michael A. […]

City Life

Icahn Says Taj Likely to Close

Carl Icahn, the billionaire investor who has been trying to save the Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City from closing, says the casino will […]

City Life

Report: Feds Investigate Liquor Control Board Officials

A federal grand jury is investigating the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports this morning.

City Life

Can Conservatives and Liberals Be Friends?

For nearly seven years now, Ben Boychuk and I have jousted weekly on the pages of many newspapers across the country. We co-write a syndicated […]

Property

Another Dilworth Park Amenity Opens Friday

In addition to Rothman Ice Rink opening next month, Dilworth Park will be debuting another feature: the Albert M. Greenfield Lawn. According to a press release from the […]

City Life

Friends’ Central Kids Tackle Angels in America, Millennium Approaches

While many high school drama programs stick to “safe” material like Our Town and Brigadoon, Philadelphia Quaker school Friends’ Central has decided to stage Angels […]

Property

Photos: Strawbridge’s Becomes Century 21

Yesterday morning I went to take a look at what was once Strawbridge and Clothier and is now Century 21 — not a real estate […]

Restaurants

Fall Breads from Alex Bois and High Street on Market

Head baker Alexandre Bois and executive chef Eli Kulp are rolling out a new menu of fall breads at High Street on Market. High Street, […]

Be Well Philly

Fishtown Beer Runners: The Movie

Looks like the Fishtown Beer Runners are getting their own movie. And it looks cool: http://vimeo.com/109624211

Restaurants

Vegans Need Comfort Food, Too

If you’re a vegan, it’s definitely a chore to find a meal that is classified as both delicious and as comfort food–even here in Philly with […]

City

Anti-Gay Flier in N.J. Senate Race Has “Cory Brooker” Typo

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker is likely to coast to re-election next month. He’s way ahead in the polls against conservative businessman Jeff Bell. But […]

City Life

Councilman Calls for Hearing on Bed Bugs

Councilman Mark Squilla is calling for a City Council hearing on bed bugs, saying he’s heard anecdotal evidence they’re becoming more prevalent in Philadelphia, particularly […]