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Morning Headlines: Flipping the Conventional Wisdom on Renters
Kellie Patrick Gates parses a hefty city planning commission survey at PlanPhilly this morning. Among the findings that might surprise you if you still subscribe to antiquated notions […]
I-495 North Reopens After Summertime Closure
Commuters crossed I-495 northbound over the Christina River this morning, the first Monday commuters have been able to use the lanes since June.
Karen Heller Says Goodbye at Inky
Karen Heller, the longtime Philadelphia Inquirer columnist, is leaving that job to become a features writer at the Washington Post. Heller made the announcement Sunday […]
Cohen Says City Leaders Will Open Checkbooks for Pope, DNC
Wondering where Philly will get the money to pay for a visit from Pope Francis and to host the Democratic National Convention? David Cohen, vice president […]
Taney Dragons to Get Parade, National Media Tour
Fans welcome home Taney Dragons. http://t.co/aCIDkBQDDV pic.twitter.com/7eBw5kIsFz — FOX 29 (@FOX29philly) August 25, 2014 No, the Taney Dragons did not win the Little League World […]
3 Reasons the Case Against “Tainted Justice” Doesn’t Add Up
Something doesn’t add up. The Inquirer on Friday did something pretty unusual: It printed a takedown of the reporting behind the Daily News’ Pulitzer-winning “Tainted […]
Philly Newspaper Apologizes for Calling Asians “Chinky Winky” and “Dinky Doo”
UPDATE 8/25 1:10pm: The editor responsible for the Asian slurs has been fired. For the full story, go here. ORIGINAL: The Philadelphia Public Record newspaper […]
Philadelphia Newspaper Calls Asians “Chinky Winky” and “Dinky Doo”
UPDATE 8/25 1:10 pm: The newspaper editor responsible for the Asian slurs has been fired. For the full story, go here. ORIGINAL: In the August […]
The Dirt: What To Get At The Farmers Market This Weekend
I practically have a PhD in Philly local produce, but even now I’m learning about new fruits and vegetables cropping up at markets. Like CliffsNotes […]
There Were Two Proposals at Philly’s Dîner en Blanc!
Well, since there was fun proposal at last year’s Dîner en Blanc, we couldn’t help but expect to hear similar news this year—and happily, we did! […]
McCaffery Fighting Inky Inquiry Into Finances
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Seamus McCaffery is fighting an attempt by the Philadelphia Inquirer to get a closer look at his finances in his defamation […]
An Ice Bucket Challenge Backlash? Really!?
Predictably, this summer’s ice bucket challenge, which has raised millions for ALS research and clued a new generation (including my own children) into issues surrounding […]
Gov. Corbett Not Welcome at Pittsburgh’s Labor Day Parade
Gov. Corbett has been un-invited from marching in Pittsburgh’s Labor Day parade. Why? Because he’s not seen as a friend of labor.
UPDATE: Mayor, Public Union Have Deal
[Update 11:17 a.m.] City Hall is confirming, via Facebook: [Original] Newsworks is reporting that Mayor Nutter and DC 33, the city’s blue-collar labor union, may […]
Chhaya Cafe Opens at New East Passyunk Location
Chhaya Cafe has opened in its new location at 1819 East Passyunk Avenue. The new space is nearly double the size of their former location. Owner Varnana “V” […]