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DADT is Repealed – Almost

On Dec. 18, the Senate voted to end “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” a move that will essentially end a 17-year law – the only law […]

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Firinji Coming to Ardmore

Firinji is coming to Ardmore. Named for the Turkish word for “baker,” owner Budo H. Bunul is looking to open in two weeks and he […]

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Stop The DRPA “Takers” And You Stop The Toll Hike

Throughout history, there have always been makers and takers. Makers create things: jobs, products and wealth. Takers produce nothing. Instead, they leech off the makers. […]

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Advertising 101: Get Us Talking About Derek Jeter

Like much of the Delaware Valley, I spent the past week in a state of giddy euphoria over the signing of Cliff Lee. It didn’t […]

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Michael Vick Won’t Be NFL’s MVP

Ashley Fox, the great sports columnist for the Inquirer, has seen enough. Her vote is in. Michael Vick is the Most Valuable Player of the […]

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Blind Item: 40 Seat BYO

We came across this Craigslist ad today and wonder what space the ad could be referring. We have our thoughts but want to know what […]

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The Eagles Are All Grown Up

“You have to do your own growing up, no matter how tall your grandfather was.” — Abraham Lincoln The historical markers at the Meadowlands are […]

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Weekend

Friday Samples of Victory brews and Birchrun Cheeses will be at the Reading Terminal Fair Food Stand today from 4 to 6pm. Christmas beers have […]

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Tale of the Tape: The Corner

Raw’s Tony Rim and former Buddakan chef Scott Swiderski are behind the Corner, opening tonight at 13th and Drury in the former APO.

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Dear G Philly: Answering Reader Questions

I’ve been in a relationship for five years. For the most part, it’s been going well with a few ups and downs. I met someone […]

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Apple Rejects Anti-Gay App

When Manhattan Declaration creators tried to launch an app on iTunes recently, Apple CEO Steve Jobs decided differently. While the chief executive has faced plenty […]

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Top Chef All-Stars: Shut Up Angelo

Fidel Gastro recaps episode 3 of Top Chef All-Stars.

City Life

Depp, Jolie and the Golden Globes

The Golden Globe nominations were announced on Tuesday. And the world, collectively, said “what the … ?” Typically the awards (which, really, are the drunken […]

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Ditch The Yuletide Blues

Dear Monica: This time of year makes me cranky. I am not married and I’m not feeling the Yuletide vibe. How can I make it […]

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Online Shopping Rewards

‘Tis the season to shop, shop, shop. That is, I suppose, if you enjoy shopping, which I don’t. I loathe the process at any time […]