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Rape Charges Dropped Against Former Cop
Rape charges dropped against former hero cop DeCoatsworth: http://t.co/X7HkImQnHS pic.twitter.com/t3NLEKrwvs — Philly.com Breaking (@phillynews) September 29, 2014 You remember Richard DeCoatsworth? He was the Philly […]
Another Of Chinatown’s Best Restaurants To Close
First, it was Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House, which did some of the best noodles in town, in addition to some of the best […]
Bakeshop on Twentieth Is Now Open.
The Bakeshop on Twentieth has opened off of Rittenhouse Square at 269 S 20th Street. The bakeshop was originally going to be opened as Spread Bake Shop […]
Bill That Approved Cigarette Tax Guarantees More Charter Schools in Philadelphia
Philadelphians exhaled last week when the Pennsylvania House approved a $2-a-pack cigarette tax increase in the city, a move expected to generate up to $170 […]
Was Comcast Too Aggressive With Its Merger Defense?
When we posted Comcast’s defense of its merger with Time Warner, we noted that the document — filed last week with the Federal Communications Commission […]
The 16 Best Phillies GIFs of 2014
These are the saddest of possible words: “Rollins to Utley to Howard” Trio of Phillies, all in their thirties, Rollins and Utley and Howard. An […]
(UPDATE) Tollefson Expected to Plead Guilty
[Update 9:55 a.m.] Laurie Mason Schroeder of The Morning Call tweets that Tollefson is pre-empting trial with a guilty plea, but she doesn’t specify which […]
Morning Headlines: Saffron: Philly’s Boardwalk Beats NYC’s High Line
Phila.’s new gem: A stroll on the Schuylkill [Inquirer] Inga Saffron is downright ebullient today. Her feelings about the newly completed and opened Schuylkill Banks […]
Cooper Health CEO, Wife Found Dead After Fire
The head of the Camden-based Cooper Health System was found dead, along with his wife, at their home Sunday, following a fire at their home […]
59 Narcotics Cases Dropped in Police Corruption Case
We already knew Jeffrey Walker was a bad Philadelphia cop: He pleaded to robbery and weapons charges earlier this year, and his cooperation was considered […]
Mr. Corbett, It’s Time to Clean House
It’s time for Gov. Corbett to clean house. That’s an odd thing to say about an elected official who gives every sign of being a […]
The Dirt: What To Get At The Farmers Market This Weekend
It’s time, people, to start saying goodbye. This year’s supply of tomatoes is beginning to dwindle as area farms finally let the plants go, pulling […]
Gay-Bashing Victims Were Punched, Called “Faggots” Repeatedly, Court Doc Claims
It has been more than two weeks since two gay men were attacked at 16th and Chancellor streets, and new details are still emerging.
Smokin’ John’s Bar-B-Que Opening in Manayunk
Winnie and Bob Clowry who have owned Le Bus in Manayunk for the past ten years are getting ready to open their second restaurant. Smokin’ […]
StrEAT Festival This Weekend
All the 20-somethings who just graduated college and moved to Manayunk: this festival is for you. This Sunday, Manayunk is hosting its StrEAT Festival from […]