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We’re All Getting Screwed by Fees, Pretty Much All the Time

There’s something perversely satisfying about learning that someone who screwed you over is, in turn, getting screwed. That was my first thought when I read […]

City Life

All Those Maddening Fees on Your Comcast Bill, Explained

1. Universal Connectivity Charge To ensure people living in low-income and rural areas have access to high-speed internet, the federal government set up a fund […]

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City Life

Who Is Leaving Flossers All Over Philly Sidewalks?

Most days, I walk 1.6 miles to work, traversing the city from one side of Broad to the other. I keep my eyes trained on […]

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City Life

The 25-Year-Old Camden Trumpeter Who’s Taking the Jazz World by Storm

I’m going to use two phrases: “trumpet player” and “jazz club.” What immediately comes to mind? Chances are you’re imagining some old guy onstage playing […]

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City Life

People With Anxiety Disorders Can Soon Get Pa. Medical Marijuana Cards

A whole lot more people are about to become qualified for a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania. On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health added […]

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City Life

It Seems NOAA Wasn’t Kidding About Those Philly Flood Predictions

On Thursday, we told you about a disconcerting report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicting that Philadelphia — and Shore towns like Atlantic City and […]

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Restaurants

Flannel, a Southern-Inspired Restaurant, Will Replace Chhaya Cafe in South Philly

After nearly a decade on East Passyunk Avenue, Chhaya Cafe, the popular neighborhood bruncherie and coffee shop, will become a southern-themed BYOB called Flannel. Back in April, Marc […]

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Restaurants

Bloomsday, Headhouse Square’s New Wine Bar, Rolls Out Dinner Service

At long last, Bloomsday is truly an all-day cafe: the natural wine bar and bottle shop in Headhouse Square debuted dinner service earlier this week. The […]

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City Life

Amber Hikes on Leading the Office of LGBT Affairs in Tumultuous Times

Amber Hikes, who has led the city’s Office of LGBT Affairs for the past two years, announced her resignation earlier this week. Hikes, a black […]

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City Life

Stu Bykofsky Is About to Be Out of a Job — and He Has Plenty to Say About It

Whether they love him or hate him, everybody in the Philadelphia media world today is talking about Stu Bykofsky. From out of nowhere, the controversial […]

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City Life

Philly’s 2-Way Protected Bike Lanes Are Getting Closer to Center City

Philly’s getting another two-way protected bike lane, and this time it’ll be located a little closer to the heart of the city. The project will […]

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Q&A: Ben Franklin Tech Partners Is Doubling Down on Philly Life Sciences

Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) is a force for investment in the region’s early-stage tech companies. The organization has invested in 4,500 Pennsylvania-based tech companies since […]

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City Life

Penn Paid Joe Biden $775,000 to Expand Its “Global Outreach” … and Give Some Speeches

When Penn announced in 2017 that former Vice President Joe Biden would be joining its faculty as the Benjamin Franklin Presidential Practice Professor, students were understandably excited. Imagine […]

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Restaurants

Kris Serviss’s Taqueria Del Norte Is Now Culture on the Circle

After less than a year operating Taqueria Del Norte, chef Kris Serviss is switching up the concept in the home of the original Blue Duck in […]

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Restaurants

Sneak Preview: August Classes at COOK

COOK is about to release their August class schedule. But loyal Foobooz readers get to take a peek a day early to plan out which […]