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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” […]
Pennsylvania May Destroy 2,426 Bottles of Fine Wine
You remember Arthur Goldman, the Chester County attorney accused of bootlegging after he was caught privately procuring and selling fine wines to his friends instead […]
Will BYOB Turns Two
Will BYOB is celebrating its second anniversary with a special collaboration dinner. On Sunday, August 24th, owner and chef Chris Kearse will be joined by […]
Don Cannon, Philadelphia Radio Legend, Has Passed
A Philadelphia radio legend, Don Cannon, has passed away. Cannon was known as “The Dean of Philadelphia Radio.” He was a voice on morning radio […]
Morning Headlines: More Info On Planned W / Element Hotels Coming Next Week
According to PlanPhilly’s Jared Brey, the developers of the planned W and Element Hotels at 15th and Chestnut (currently a parking lot) don’t need zoning […]
Retired Philly Police Captain Joins Ferguson Protests
Fresh outta Ferguson: RT @jaketapper: Retired Philly police Captain Ray Lewis #Ferguson pic.twitter.com/Dnz6aZ8dto — Angelo Fichera (@AJFichera) August 22, 2014
Mayor Nutter Backs Comcast Merger
Mayor Nutter has come out in support of Comcast’s merger with Time Warner Cable. CBS Philly reports that Nutter joined 50 other mayors in signing […]
Is “Tainted Justice” Now Tainted?
It would appear that an Inquirer story killed last month by publisher Gerry Lenfest is back from the dead. The Inquirer today has a lengthy […]