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ACLU Objects to Boy Scout Deal

The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the ACLU of Pennsylvania sent a letter to Mayor Michael Nutter and members of city council objecting to the terms […]

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Deathly Hallows – Part 1

I have a lightning bolt scar above my right eyebrow. I got it fighting a middle-aged woman at an Indianapolis Barnes and Noble. It was […]

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Squeezing and Shaking My Way to Manolo Blahniks

The holiday season is upon us, and many of us will be fortunate enough to get away for a much-deserved vacation. Maybe it’s off to […]

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Tonight

Obviously there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy some new wine tonight. If that’s not your scene there are plenty of other events this evening. […]

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Artsy? Design Your Own Condoms

We’ve heard of wrapping your rascal and protecting your willy, but the next best condom slogan could be yours. Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health (DOPH) […]

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Last Day to Order Thanksgiving

Many of the Thanksgiving options we listed that offer take-out turkeys require ordering by today. So if you’re considering going that way for Turkey Day, get […]

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Philadelphia Offers Settlement to Boy Scouts

Ten years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the right of the Boy Scouts of America to discriminate based on sexual orientation. The 5-4 ruling […]

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Le Beaujolais Nouveau Est Arrivé

Today marks the release of this year’s Beaujolais Nouveau and Philadelphia is ready to partake in the party. Barbuzzo – $45 tasting menu Biba – […]

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From the Inventor of the Cheesesteak

From the inventor of the cheesesteak comes this ad in today’s City Paper. We are just left to marvel.

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George W. Bush Vs. Jay-Z

It’s the advent of the holiday season, the time of year when books get bought and gift-wrapped. That’s why we saw so much of George […]

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Pub & Kitchen Happenings

The always changing menu at Pub & Kitchen has been tweaked again, gone is the $3 Pub Snacks section, in is the more varied Pub […]

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Our Obsession With Prince William and Kate Middleton

Why is America so obsessed with British royalty? Prince William announces that he and college sweetheart Kate Middleton are to marry, and the media in […]

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Tonight

Head to McGillins Olde Ale House tonight for a chance to win a trip to Belgium with the local brewer of your choosing.

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Quick Bites

The paper is down and you can see into Fathom Seafood House. Check out Brownstoner for more photos. [Brownstoner] Kitchen Consigliere has opened off of […]

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What’s a Gay Hipster?

Hipster, that pop cultural pastiche more recently defined by trucker hats, skinny jeans and PBR, has been making headlines recently. But rather than elaborating on […]