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Weekend Roundup

Friday, February 25 Special guest Joey Kemm visits the Second LGBTQ Youth Empowerment Fair (4-6:30 p.m.) at the William Way. It’s produced by the Educational […]

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What Was Congressman David Wu Thinking?

Politicians are an interesting breed. No matter what the office, they work hard gathering support and then run hard-fought campaigns to get elected. All have […]

Restaurants

Top Chef All Stars: This Thing’s Fixed

Fidel Gastro recaps this week’s Top Chef: All-Stars and he isn’t happy. The ice beneath Tiffany’s feet is getting thinner and thinner. I assume that […]

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Oscars Predictions: Royals, Ballerinas and Facebook

For some, this weekend will be a weekend like any other. But for other Philadelphians, this is the Sunday they’ve waited a whole year for. […]

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Natalie Munroe: Crusader or Complainer?

After Tuesday night’s meeting of the Central Bucks district school board, teacher Natalie Munroe’s chances of getting her old job back seem about as slim […]

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When Your Ex Gets Engaged First

Dear Monica, I just found out that my ex-boyfriend got engaged. I am beside myself. I am not dating anyone and I am having trouble […]

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Road Ragers Are Wusses

Last month, Donald Griffith, 42, was charged with pulling out a gun and firing repeatedly at 20-year-old Jamil Ransome after the two men were involved […]

Be Well Philly

Fight Fat With Frisbees

I am counting down the hours to warmer temps and longer days, and the fact that the Philadelphia Area Disc Alliance’s Ultimate Frisbee leagues are […]

Restaurants

Quick Bites: Chef Shuffling and Name Changing

Scott Swiderski is indeed out at the Corner. John Taus becomes the executive chef. [Meal Ticket] And where does Swiderski land? Looks like he’ll be […]

Restaurants

Northern Liberties’ Diviest Dive Bar To Close

Even if you’ve been to Northern Liberties a hundred times, you’ve probably never ventured into Jerry’s Bar, a smoky, dingy but generally very friendly Ukrainian […]

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Killing Pirates on the High Seas Is Long Overdue

Water is wet. The sky is blue. Europe is cowardly. While all three are indisputable, only the last can change. But it will take sheer […]

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New to Town: Perch Pub

Varalli restaurant on Broad and Locust recently introduced a new addition to his longtime eatery. Perch Pub takes the place of the restaurant’s formal dining […]

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Mendte on Mendte on Mendte

It started with lunch at Jack’s Firehouse in the Art Museum section of town. Tom McGrath and Janine White from Philadelphia magazine wanted to talk […]

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G Philly to Live-Tweet the Oscars

Next to the Tony’s, the Oscars is probably one of the gayest awards shows on television. That’s why we’ll be live tweeting all the highs […]

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DOMA’s Unconstitutional, Obama Says

UPDATE: Maryland votes to approve gay marriage bill (Feb. 25) Yesterday was a game changer for marriage equality advocates in this country. When the Obama […]