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Corbett to Sign Heroin Overdose Bill

Gov. Tom Corbett will sign a bill today designed to encourage heroin users and their friends to seek help in the case of an overdose.

Property

Development Roundup: Digital Billboards Are Finally Coming to Market Street and Other Projects…

Construction making way for video billboards set to line the roof of the former Lit Bros. building on Market Street has begun. Philly.com’s Maria Panaritis reports $10 million went […]

Philadelphia Wedding

The Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Gown Sale is Coming Back to Philly Next Weekend

We have good news for those of you who missed Brides Against Breast Cancer‘s Charity Gown Sale and Bridal Show when it came to town earlier this […]

City Life

Atlantic City Targets Philly in New Ads

Philly, Atlantic City really wants you to visit. So you’ll be seeing a lot of this commercial on TV soon:

An aerial view of the beach and casinos in Atlantic City.
City Life

How to Save Atlantic City: More Booze

You know what Atlantic City needs more of? Alcohol. State Sen. Tom Kean is suggesting the city allow open containers on the boardwalk and the […]

City Life

Women-Only Coworking Space The Hive Is a Great Idea

Like a lot of people who freelance, I’m writing this post from my couch. My company for the morning? A clearly annoyed cat, a news […]

City Life

On-Duty Philly Officers Have Lovers’ Quarrel

A pair of on-duty, uniformed Philly cops — partners who were apparently romantic partners during their off-hours  — got into a physical altercation on Friday night.

Philadelphia Wedding

And Here We Have Them: Pictures of Amal Alamuddin’s Wedding Dress! 

What a good morning we’re having in the wedding world today, huh? I mean, if we thought we got pictures and details yesterday—well, then, today is […]

City Life

Mumia to Give Graduation Speech at Vermont College

Lots of folks are acting shocked that Mumia Abu-Jamal has been asked to speak at Goddard College’s graduation ceremonies, but they shouldn’t be. Why? Two […]

Restaurants

Update on BonChon Korean Fried Chicken

Back in June we told you BonChon was bringing its brand of Korean fried chicken to 1020 Cherry Street in Chinatown. Since then though, it’s […]

City

Airline with Horrifying Fox Mascot Brings New Cheap Flights to PHL

Frontier Airlines, the Denver-based low-cost carrier, is coming back to PHL Airport with flights to seven cities. The airline hasn’t been at PHL since a […]

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Property

Morning Headlines: St. Laurentius Decree Takes Effect Today

For Philadelphia’s Roman Catholics, Sunday’s generally a day of prayer, but this week it was anything but for one Fishtown church, St. Laurentius, which Archbishop […]

City Life

Penn Student’s Death Still Under Investigation

Homicide detectives are looking into the death of Amanda Hu, the 20-year-old Penn student found dead Monday.

City Life

WATCH: Don Tollefson Talks About Guilty Plea

After his guilty plea to fraud charges Monday, former sportscaster Don Tollefson spoke with CBS 3 about his addictions and how he is trying to […]

City Life

Big Leagues Sue Jersey Over Sports Betting

America’s major pro sports leagues are joining the NCAA to put an end to sports betting in New Jersey.