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People Are Fuming Over That $10,000 Gay-Bashing Reward

In the early evening hours of September 16th, as video of the alleged Center City gay-bashers was in the process of exploding all over social […]

Restaurants

Kelly Ripa Gets A Birthday Cake Made Entirely Of Tastykakes

So first, it was a Federal Donuts wedding cake made entirely of donuts. And that was pretty awesome. But now (like as of this morning), […]

City Life

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week Ending October 3rd

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz: Seven simple questions about the week that was. Are you a newser … or a loser?

Philadelphia Wedding

Take a Look At These Never-Before-Seen Photos from John and Jacqueline Kennedy’s Wedding 

In 1993, a bunch of never-before-seen photos from John and Jacqueline Kennedy’s wedding were found in the darkroom of Arthur Burges, who served as a “backup” photographer […]

City

Delaware’s Annual Punkin Chunkin Canceled This Year

Punkin Chunkin, the annual Delaware event where teams compete to see how far they can launch pumpkins, has been canceled for 2014. The event — […]

City Life

The Philadelphia Outrage Meter for the Week Ending October 3, 2014

Philly Outrage Meter 10/3 | Create Infographics 20%: The Harrisburg porny email scandal, the outrage for which was divided between outrage over the fact that […]

Restaurants

A Peek at Brigantessa’s Menu

Joe Cicala is getting close to opening his second restaurant, Brigantessa on East Passyunk. How close? He estimates his menu is about 80% done, which […]

City Life

School District Sues Ex-Webmaster Christopher Akers for Fraud, Theft

Back in 2008, just a few months after Arlene Ackerman’s reign as Queen Bee of School District of Philadelphia began, Christopher Akers, seen here in […]

Restaurants

The Dirt: What To Get At The Farmers Market This Weekend

At the risk of being too self congratulatory, this week represents a full year of The Dirt here at Foobooz! A year of eagerly anticipating […]

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City

Report: Total SEPTA Shutdown Could Come In February

Let’s forget the good news. There is ominous news about SEPTA, and we’ll focus on that. So, yes: The bad news is that a complete […]

City

Union Likely to Miss Playoffs After Goalie’s Embarrassing Gaffe

In a fitting climax to their season, the Philadelphia Union gave up a late goal against the Chicago Fire last night — pretty much ensuring […]

Restaurants

Fat Ham Begins Sunday Supper

Starting Sunday, October 5th, the Fat Ham will serve up Sunday suppers for all you Southern comfort food lovers who have somehow found yourselves in Philadelphia’s […]

Restaurants

Classic Diner Opening Location in West Chester

Yesterday the Classic Diner tweeted out the following tease: So it's official!!!! Very exciting news… We are opening our 2nd location in the West Chester […]

City

Mayor Nutter Reminds Citizens Not to Smoke Anything in Parks

Just so everyone is clear – smoking anything is already prohibited in our parks & recreation centers, so no one should be doing that anyway. […]

Restaurants

Deep South Philly Erupting in Gravy War

On Sunday, October 12th, it’s a battle for the best gravy at the Tap Room on 19th. Michael Strauss will be putting his gravy up […]