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Politicians, Competitors Line Up Against Comcast Merger
A major step in the proposed Comcast-Time Warner merger is over. The Federal Communications Commission’s public comment period on the merger ended Monday with 65,000 […]
Here’s Why Philly Businesses Will Gladly Pay Millions for the Pope and DNC
Fact: If the Democratic National Committee decides to hold its 2016 convention in Philadelphia the cost could range anywhere from $50-$75 million dollars. While the […]
La Peg Is Officially Open
Peter Woolsey’s La Peg is now officially open at Race Street and Columbus Boulevard. The brasserie in the FringeArts building has an emphasis on small plate […]
Report: Philadelphia Drivers Among the Worst in the U.S.
Allstate’s annual America’s Best Drivers Report is out, and Philadelphia doesn’t fare so well. Among the 200 cities Allstate ranks for safe driving, Philadelphia finished […]
Judge: Girard College Can’t Close Its High School
A judge ruled Monday that Girard College can’t close its high school and must remain a boarding school. The surprise ruling is a blow to […]
Whoever Has That $21,000 from Revel Is Getting Away With It
The person who has the $21,000 missing from Revel is being more careful than Joey Coyle was. To be fair, it’s a lot less money: […]
Taney Dragons Parade Set for Wednesday
The details for Wednesday’s parade celebrating the Taney Dragons Little League baseball team have been settled. CBS Philly reports:
Robertses May Save Philadelphia Theatre Company
The Inquirer reports on a $2.5 million plan to save the Philadelphia Theatre Company from financial collapse: The rescue plan, which ties new financial support to […]
Penn State President: University Should Be “Rewarded” for Post-Sandusky Changes
Penn State’s new president, Eric Barron, on Monday said the university should be “rewarded” for improvements it has made since the Jerry Sandusky scandal, but […]
The Menu at Abe Fisher
Michael Solomonov’s Abe Fisher will be opening on Tuesday, September 2nd. Co-owner Steven Cook says “everything from Montreal-style smoked meat and Ukrainian borscht to the American Jewish tradition […]
Beast & Ale Opens Tonight in Manayunk
Chef Timothy Spinner and Brian Sirhal who own the Feliz Restaurants (Cantina Feliz, La Calaca Feliz and Taqueria Feliz) are opening their first non-Mexican concept. Beast […]
8th and Filbert May Look Like Crap Now…
Here’s a rendering from the Philadelphia Parking Authority of its vision for the future of 8th and Filbert. See the happy tourist taking photos? That […]
New York Mayor Wants Conditions on Comcast Merger
When Philly Mayor Michael Nutter released a letter last week declaring the support of 50 of the country’s big-city mayors in support of the Comcast-Time […]
Lolita Launches Lunch
Beginning this Wednesday, August 27, Midtown Village’s Lolita will start serving lunch. Once lunch kicks off it will be offered Monday through Saturday, from noon to 3 […]
Newspaper Employee Fired for “Chinky Winky” and “Dinky Doo” Asian Slurs
Just a few days after Philadelphia Public Record publisher Jimmy Tayoun Sr. (pictured) shrugged off the Asian slurs that appeared in last week’s edition of […]