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The Flyers’ Broadcast Asked the Easiest Trivia Question in Its History Last Night
Last night, the Flyers played their first preseason game at the Wells Fargo Center against the Capitals. As CSN Philly put it, the Flyers’ 5-4 […]
The First Gubernatorial Debate: What They’re Saying
Gov. Tom Corbett and challenger Tom Wolf had their first official debate Monday night in Hershey. Here’s what observers are saying about it:
House Passes Cigarette Tax
The Pennsylvania House has passed a bill authorizing Philadelphia to levy a cigarette tax for schools. The bill now moves back to the Senate.
Christie Says He Lost 85 Pounds
Chris Christie has lost 85 pounds since undergoing weight-loss surgery in February 2013, the New Jersey governor has been telling political donors.
Report: Eight Ironworkers Will Plead Guilty
Newsworks reports that eight of the 12 Ironworkers charged with intimidating non-union contractors through violence and vandalism will plead guilty in the case. The remaining […]
a.k.a. music’s Storefront Is For Rent
Fear not, vinyl devotees: Though the space at 27 North Second Street is for rent, a.k.a. music is here to stay. “Nah, we’re not going […]
Tonight: Pumpkin Beers For You People Who Have To Have Your Pumpkin Beers
So we really can’t complain any more about the whole pumpkin beer thing because now, with a few leaves on the ground and the seasons […]
Zillow: Home Values and Rents Are Up
Zillow’s latest research shows that nationally and locally home values are up, based on an analysis of 515 metropolitan and micropolitan areas, with 35 of […]
Buzz Bissinger Owes Nick Foles an Apology
Long before the cheap shot on Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles by Washington Redskins 325-pound nose tackle Chris Baker, Buzz Bissinger launched his own cheap […]
Feds Give SEPTA $87 Million for Infrastructure
The Federal Transit Administration is giving $87 million for infrastrature repair, the agency announced Monday — part of a broader $3.59 billion effort to recover […]
Al Paris And Chris Kearse Collaboration Dinner At Heirloom
Chef Al Paris has been running a series of collaboration dinners at Heirloom, his Chestnut Hill BYOB. He’s already had Georges Perrier in the kitchen, […]
Can’t a Guy Get a Beer in This Town Without Freaking Football Blaring in the Background?
During football season, Eagles talk — and also Eagles shouting, Eagles yelling and Eagles screaming — hangs in the air with a ubiquity rivaled only […]
TONIGHT: Two Puffy Ducks at Sancho Pistola’s
Kris Serviss, who is justabouttoopen Blue Duck Sandwich Company at 2859 Holme Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia is showing off his taco making ability at tonight’s […]
Wolf Leads Latest Poll By a Mere 19 Points
A new poll from Muhlenberg College and the Morning Call shows that Democrat Tom Wolf has a 19-point ead over incumbent Gov. Tom Corbett, PoliticsPA […]
Mayor Nutter Vows Climate Action
Mayor Nutter today announced he’s joining the mayors of Los Angeles and Houston to bypass Congress and set climate change policies in their respective cities.