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Comcast-Owned NBC Wins Ratings for First Time in 10 Years
It seems that Comcast is finally getting NBC, long a last-place network, turned around. The company announced today that NBC won the 2013-14 full season […]
Pa. Is Borrowing to Pay the Bills
Bad news: @GovernorCorbett's fiscal mess is forcing PA to take out a $1.5 billion loan to pay the bills. #PAgov pic.twitter.com/KfewmurIQr — Tom Wolf (@TomWolfPA) […]
(UPDATE) Train Service Still Suspended Between Philly and D.C.
[Update at 12:50 p.m.] Service is still suspended, and Amtrak says it can’t predict when trains will move again. From a press release: Amtrak Engineering […]
(Update) Suspect Identified in Trooper Ambush
[Update 12:36 pm] AP reports that a suspect has been identified in the attack: A law enforcement official says Pennsylvania State Police have identified a […]
LeSean McCoy 20-Cent Tip Receipt Up to $99,900 on eBay
From the Department of the Ridiculous:
Another Pa. Republican Supports Medical Marijuana
Newsworks reports that Rep. Mike Vereb, R-Montgomery, has come out in favor of medical marijuana — an about-face he said came as the result of […]
SheRides, and 5 More Taxi Services Philly Needs Now
For as much as I avoid driving and exercise, I take a cab maybe once a month. Although most tend to think that this is […]
Corner Foodery Hosts Free Tastings
The Corner Foodery at 1710 Sansom St. has a fall jam-packed with free tastings this year. Check out the dates and times for their beer […]
WATCH: Woman Attacks Woman at 30th Street Station
Yikes. (Warning: coarse language) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTMnyQN-Rig
Phillies Extend Radio Contract
Philadelphia Business Journal reports that the Phillies have extended their contract with CBS Radio through the 2015 season. A three-year-contract, signed in 2012, was to […]
Philadelphians, Suburbanites Are Ripping You Off
Philadelphians, you are being ripped off. No, not by the government. Nor the parking authority. Nor even the overpriced coffee shop on the corner. You’re being ripped […]
Trump Plaza Has Officially Closed
The end came for Trump Plaza this morning. As expected, the Atlantic City casino shut down its gambling operations shortly before 6 a.m. — reducing […]
Wawa Only Nation’s Second-Favorite Convenience Store
According to a new marketing report, Wawa is the second most-beloved convenience store chain in the United States. It finished second in the rankings, behind […]
Where We’re Eating: Forno Antico
’BURBS Suburban restaurants are often doomed by the difficulties they have to overcome: lack of foot traffic, low customer counts, competition with the big-box chains […]
Morning Headlines: Montco Has Built More Apartments Than Single-Family Dwellings In Last Year
It seems Wynnewood and Conshohocken aren’t the only areas in Montgomery County aiming to reel in those looking for smaller housing. According to recent data by the Norristown […]