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And Now, A Few Words About Rick Nichols

If you’ve been following Foobooz since way back in the day, you may be aware of our long-running infatuation with Inquirer food writer Rick Nichols. […]

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Gay Man Wins Temporary Stay in Philly

GPhilly reported that on Valentine’s Day, Anton Tanumihardja risked being deported from Philadelphia – where he’s lived and worked for almost a decade – to […]

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A Wheely Cool Addition to Memphis Taproom

It’s not a food truck in the traditional sense, but Fishtown’s Memphis Taproom has acquired… a food truck. It will be permanently parked in the […]

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Hump Day Headlines

Maryland debates gay marriage bill. Bieber cuts his hair for Ellen DeGeneres. Library bans AIDS memoir. Alaska bans gay discrimination. Companies pay for gender reassignment […]

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Making a Scene

A fixture on the nightlife scene in Philly for many years now, Tracy Buchholz is back from L.A. and back in business with the relaunch […]

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This Just In: Basic Civility is Bad For You

A couple days ago, The New York Times ran a piece about a recent study that suggested that hiding one’s displeasure behind a smile actually […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]