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Interview: The David to Comcast’s Goliath

Is Patrick Gottsch the David to Comcast’s Goliath? He’s certainly making the attempt. Gottsch is the founder of RFD-TV, an Omaha-based television network that features […]

City

3 Men Wanted for Bungled Center City Robbery

Philadelphia Police are on the lookout for three men who they say attempted to rob a parking attendant at the parking lot at 1900 Commerce […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Score Discounted Wedding, Bridesmaid & MOB Dresses at This Fab Three-Day Sale in South Philly 

Brides on a budget, rejoice! We’ve just caught wind of an exciting bridal event that’ll make shopping for your Big Day easier than ever for […]

City Life

Businesses Complain About Dîner en Blanc; Organizers Respond

This year’s Philadelphia edition of Dîner en Blanc was held last Thursday on South Broad Street. This caused consternation among business owners. In addition to […]

Restaurants

Vernick Hosting Nose-to-Tail Dinner

Greg Vernick is hosting chef Jamie Bissonnette for a special nose-to-tail dinner on Monday, September 8th at Vernick Food + Drink. Bissonnette, who is celebrating […]

Property

Commission Approves Digital Signage on Market Street

The city’s Historical Commission has given the go-ahead to three landscape-changing projects in the area: signage for the Market Street side of the former Strawbridge & […]

City Life

Four Lessons Philadelphia Can Learn from The Simpsons

I’m not (necessarily) proud of it, but I spent most of my weekend with The Simpsons. At best, I’m a casual fan, but on a […]

Expect crowded conditions on the Broad Street Line around this time every day during the convention. | Photo: Ben Schumin
City

Beer Company Makes Broad Street Line Free on September 7th

Miller Lite announced it will be sponsoring free rides on SEPTA for the Eagles’ home opener for the second straight year. Yes, you get to […]

City Life

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

Restaurants

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 […]

Traffic on the Ben Franklin Bridge
City

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 […]

City

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 […]

City

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: […]

City Life

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: