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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 […]

PA Governor Tom Corbett
City Life

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.

City Life

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 […]

Restaurants

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” […]

City Life

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 […]

Restaurants

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

Property

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 […]

City Life

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

City Life

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

City Life

Taney Dragons Fall at Little League World Series

The Taney Dragons were eliminated from the Little League World Series in a 6-5 loss to Chicago’s Jackie Robinson West team Thursday night. Taney, the […]

City Life

The Taney Dragons’ Magical Ride Comes to an End

Philadelphia’s Taney Dragons were entertaining to the very end. They came up just short in their elimination game Thursday night, losing 6-5 to Chicago with […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Two Local Wedding Planners Join Forces To Create New Full-Service Company Lauren James Events

As longtime colleagues in the events department at The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, Lauren Lerner and Jamie Fishman coordinated quite a few impressive Philadelphia weddings. Their combined resume […]

Restaurants

Silk City’s Mark Bee Opening Bar in Former Sisters

G Philly has the story on Mark Bee (Silk City and N. 3rd) reopening Sisters in the Gayborhood as a straight bar welcoming gay business […]