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Delaware to Push for Gay Marriage

Home to Rehoboth, a popular beach resort for many gay and lesbian Philadelphians, Delaware is the next state to consider a campaign in favor of […]

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Another Fiscal Disaster for Philly

In 1991, Philadelphia enjoyed the lowest bond rating ever recorded by a major municipality in America. It had a structural deficit in excess of $270 […]

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Tonight: Bitches & Margaritas

At 5pm tonight Tria Rittenhouse taps Dogfish Head’s Bitches Brew x 2. The original batch was released last year on the 40th anniversary of Miles […]

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On the Cover of Rolling Stone

A long time ago, in a galaxy far away, Lelia Broussard was a 15-year-old with big eyes and a big voice, living with her mom […]

City Life

Can Philly Pick the Oscar Winners?

Do you think The King’s Speech is going to beat out The Social Network? Is Melissa Leo’s odd self-promotion going to ruin her chances for […]

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Campaign Finance Reform Is a Joke

To paraphrase Casablanca’s Captain Renault (while a criminal is discreetly handing him a wad of cash): “We’re all shocked, shocked to find that federal campaign […]

Foobooz

Quick Bites

Former Swift Half bartender John Boswell has bought the Corner Spot in Port Richmond and is remaking it as the Port Richmond Pour House. [Meal […]

City Life

GOP: The Party Of No?

The nation’s largest, most influential gathering of conservatives — the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) — was recently held in Washington. Based on the sheer […]

City Life

Michael Nutter, Mayor Enigma

Councilman Michael Nutter was the confrontational policy wonk who got results. Candidate Nutter was the anti-crime crusader who would clean up City Hall. What about […]

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Are You Ready for Your Close Up, Sparky?

So you always thought your precious pooch has star quality, right? Well, now you can give your best furry friend some famous face time thanks […]

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Spring Style Fling, Anyone?

Right now in New York, Fashion Week is going strong. It’s always exciting to see the latest collections and get a taste of the trends […]

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Take Your Balls and Go Home

Having spent the long weekend with my knuckles up against my teeth in astonishment at the load of cruel, mean-spirited legislation men across the nation […]

Foobooz

Tonight, Tweeting About the Khyber’s Izakaya Night

Tonight Foobooz (Arthur Etchells) and Restaurant Club (Kirsten Henri) will be tweeting from The Khyber Pass Pub and its izakaya pop-up. If you’re going, join […]

City Life

Scissor Sisters Do Letterman

Did anyone catch those gay music darlings the Scissor Sisters on Late Night with David Letterman last week? Jake Shears, Ana Matronic and the gang […]

Foobooz

The Agenda

Tonight marks the long awaited opening of Fathom Seafood House. We’ve updated our Tale of the Tape with the latest details and final menus. Also […]