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OH Shucks

Tomorrow Oyster House is hosting its second ever oyster shucking contest. Professional oyster shuckers across Philadelphia will compete for a $200 grand prize. An amateur […]

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Peter Gabriel Coming To Town

The last time I saw Peter Gabriel, he was digging in a big pile of dirt on stage at the Spectrum in 1993 as part […]

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Anthro’s Accessories Shop Coming to Suburban Square

For years—decades, really—the fashion whopper that is URBN, Inc., comprised of Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, Terrain, Leifsdottir, BHLDN, and possibly another clever brand I […]

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Zack Snyder’s “Sucker Punch”

I am no longer a Zack Snyder apologist. Before Sucker Punch, I would vehemently disagree with those who said Snyder was all style and no […]

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Two Out Candidates Run for City Council

Both a Democrat and Republican are making history by announcing their candidacies for City Council this year. If elected, they would become the first openly […]

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Nutter Expands on Fair Practices Legislation

Yesterday, Mayor Michael Nutter signed legislation introduced by Councilman Bill Greenlee to update and amend the city’s Fair Practices Ordinance, which prohibits discrimination in employment, […]

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Weekend Roundup

Friday, March 25 The new Aktion Gallery opens (5-10 p.m.) on South Street with music, projections, performance and a launch party. Want more art? Check […]

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Do You Ever Forget Your First Love?

Dear Monica, I dated a man for many years whom I decided not to marry. Although I am not in love with him anymore, I […]

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Why Does Slavery Keep Coming Up In the NFL?

Yo, NFL players. I really want to take your side in this lockout thing. To paraphrase Groucho Marx, I can’t support a club that would […]

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Can Anyone Get Published?

“All disco balls slow down and eventually stop.” This is a line from gay poet Craig Moreau‘s upcoming book Chelsea Boy. We know – it […]

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Protesting MilkBoy

Tara Murtha has the story of MilkBoy Coffee’s ongoing saga with union protesters. MilkBoy is building a new two-floor coffee shop and performance space at […]

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Suburban Snacks: Schulson to Ardmore, Brew Pub to Collegeville

Michael Schulson (Sampan, Izakaya) and Rob Wasserman (Rouge, 500º) are joining forces to bring an American grill to Ardmore. [The Feast] Pepperoncini Sotto is opening […]

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Quick Bites: Talula’s Peek, KFN for Sale, a.kitchen for Rittenhouse

Talula’s Garden is hiring and Second Helpings gets a peek inside as construction progresses. [Second Helpings] Kung Fu Necktie appears to be for sale. A […]

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The NFL’s Stupid New Kickoff Rules

The league that isn’t currently a league passed a rule this week that I’m not sure any fan is going to get a kick out […]

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Philly’s Last Catholic Church Bust

I’m sure the apology is coming any day now, though I don’t think she’s holding her breath. Back in 2002, Lynne Abraham started noticing reports […]