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The Sudden, Spectacular Rise of Middle Eastern Cuisine in Philadelphia
Cuisines are often defined by lines on a map, but from a cultural standpoint, the Middle East is more of a concept than it is […]
3 Classic Middle Eastern Desserts to Try in Philly
Pastries, cakes, cookies and confections are crucial to the Middle Eastern spread. Here, three classics to look for on dessert menus or at local bakeries Manakeesh […]
Can Mary Gay Scanlon and D.C.’s New Wave of Female Voices Derail the Trump Train?
Like a lot of people, I’ve been jockeying between rage and despair over the state of our national government. But when I walk into Mary […]
Pennsylvania’s Cannabis Movement, by the Numbers
This month marks one year since Philly’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened its doors — and two bills are in the works in Harrisburg that […]
Kenney on Controller’s Voting Machine Objections: “I Don’t Know What Her Problem Is”
Mayor Jim Kenney has come out swinging in defense of the city’s looming purchase of more than $50 million worth of new voting machines that […]
Prominent Sex Abuse Lawyer Mitchell Garabedian Targeted in Philly-Based Lawsuit
Mitchell Garabedian is easily one of the world’s most well-known attorneys when it comes to suing men accused of sexual abuse. Garabedian was the lawyer […]
Get a Bird’s-Eye View of the Philadelphia Zoo From Its New Zip Line and Ropes Course
My oh my, what a wonderful day: The Philadelphia Zoo is getting a zip line. Yes, on Tuesday, May 7th, the zoo’s debuting a new […]
Lego-Themed Brick Bar Is Popping Up in Philly
Millennials might take umbrage at the suggestion that they’re overgrown children, but sometimes, it’s hard to argue with. Take Brick Bar, a Lego-centric pop-up bar for adults […]
Here’s Why SEPTA’s Improvement Projects Are Back on Hold — Again
Thirty-seven SEPTA improvement projects, including trolley modernization and the renovation of the City Hall concourse, are back on hold over budgetary concerns. The pause on […]
Philly Has Finally Cleared Its Backlog of Untested Rape Evidence
Philly just took a significant step toward justice for victims of sexual assault. District attorney Larry Krasner joined police commissioner Richard Ross on Thursday to announce […]
Sunset Social, a Rooftop Bar and Burger Shack, Is About to Open in UCity
A new rooftop burger spot is coming to University City. Sunset Social will open this Monday, May 6th, on the lush rooftop of the Cira […]
River Twice, a Modern American BYO, Will Replace Izumi on East Passyunk
This post has been updated. Earlier this week, we told you that neighborhood sushi spot Izumi would close after 10 years in business. Now, we’ve […]
It’s Time We Start Calling B.S. on “Seasonal” Restaurant Menus
It happens every year, usually around the end of daylight saving time in early March. Philly gets a freak 70-degree day, or the first sunny, mild […]
Jefferson’s Looking to Invest In Your Hemp Business Proposal
Stephen K. Klasko is high on hemp. In 2016, the Jefferson president and CEO accepted a $3 million donation to create the Lambert Center for […]
Swarthmore Frats Disband After Leaked Documents Spark 4-Day Protest
Earlier this month, two student publications at Swarthmore College released a trove of highly disturbing and X-rated internal documents written by former members of fraternity Phi Psi, […]