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City Life

Murdered Cop’s Widow Outraged Over “Racist” Tweet by Philly DA Spokesperson Jane Roh

A now-deleted tweet by Philadelphia District Attorney spokesperson Jane Roh has outraged Maureen Faulkner, the widow of Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner, whom Mumia Abu-Jamal […]

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City Life

Now’s Your Last Chance to Register to Vote Before the November Election

Act fast, Philly: Monday is the last day to register to vote before the general election this fall. On November 5th, you’ll have the opportunity to […]

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Be Well Philly

Trader Joe’s Is Opening a Second Location in Philadelphia

Philly Is Getting Another Trader Joe’s We’d heard rumors for almost a year that Trader Joe’s was looking at adding a second location in the […]

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Foobooz

Inside Pizzeria Beddia’s $450-a-Night Hoagie Room

This article is part of our guide to food experiences in Philly. See more here. There’s a ridiculousness about the Hoagie Room. Without a doubt, […]

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Foobooz

The Secret Menu Items to Order at Philly Restaurants

This article is part of our guide to food experiences in Philly. See more here. Rib-tip sandwich at Rex 1516 Braised rib tip, pineapple-mustard bbq, […]

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Foobooz

23 Philly Food Experiences You Absolutely, Positively Have to Try

Going out to eat isn’t really about eating anymore — it’s about collecting. And as is true of all collections, the rare items are the […]

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City Life

A Penn Genetics Professor Wants to Change How We Think About Race

Three decades ago, a white couple I know was awaiting the birth of a baby they were adopting. Not long after the delivery, the pediatrician […]

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City Life

The Best Thing That Happened This Week: Our Very Own Ghost Ship

Goonies fans (and really, who’s not? “One-Eyed Willy!”) are already familiar with the concept of “ghost ships,” vessels found at sea with their crews either […]

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Foobooz

Sneak Preview: November Classes at COOK

There’s a Dia de los Muertos party on Saturday, November 2nd, a beer dinner with the chef from Res Ipsa, Drew Lazor and Resa Mueller […]

City Life

Don’t Get Spooked by This South Philly Halloween Decor

You know how they say less is more? Well, enough with all of those over-the-top, baroque Halloween displays bursting with stage lighting, fake spider webs, ornately […]

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City Life

“The Rock” Wished This Fishtown Grandma a Happy 100th Birthday

Turning 100 years old is a celebration in and of itself — with or without Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson wishing you a happy birthday. But a […]

Foobooz

Race Street Pier Gets Its Very Own Beer Garden

Starting tomorrow, in partnership with Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, FCM Hospitality (Morgan’s Pier, Craft Hall, Harper’s Garden, Parks on Tap) will open a beer garden overlooking […]

Foobooz

Forget Apples, Let’s Eat Some Pears

There are many harbingers of fall – apples, pumpkin spice, Halloween-themed bars. But among all this excitement, somehow pears never seem to get their due. […]

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City Life

You Can Now Track All Fatal Traffic Crashes in Philly

Philadelphia is home to one of the highest fatal crash rates in the nation. Over the last five years, our average traffic death — six deaths […]

Foobooz

Inside Philly’s First Halloween-Themed Pop-Up Bars

After two years of great success running Philadelphia’s Christmas-themed pop-Up Bar Tinsel, Teddy Sourias and the team at Craft Concept Group (who brought you Bru, Blume, […]