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Nick Foles: I Probably Haven’t Had a Cheesesteak Since 2013
Here’s something that might test your love for Nick Foles, especially now that he’s no longer ours (or at least not officially): The former Eagles quarterback sorta doesn’t eat cheesesteaks. […]
This Wellness Festival Just Dropped Its General Admission Prices to $10
Now that warmer weather has finally arrived in Philly (it’s so comparatively nice out, guys!), the onslaught of outdoor fitness events is about to start. […]
Movita Johnson-Harrell Wins Special Election, Becomes First Muslim Woman State Rep
On Tuesday night, Movita Johnson-Harrell, the former interim supervisor of Victim Services for Philadelphia’s District Attorney’s Office, won a highly contested special election for the 190th District seat in […]
Sneak Preview: April Classes at COOK
So here we are again. COOK’s new schedule is about to come out, and we’ve got an early preview for you. So whether you’re looking […]
The Roots Picnic Is Moving From Penn’s Landing to “Greener Pastures”
The Roots Picnic has found a new home in “greener pastures.” Festival organizer and the Roots’ frontman Questlove announced that the long-running Philly event will move to […]
5 Takeaways From the 2019 Philly Chef Conference
This weekend, the Philly Chef Conference brought hospitality professionals from the city and around the world together for a few days of discussion, education, networking, and, of […]
A Philly-to-Pittsburgh Hyperloop Just Got a Tiny Step Closer to Reality
The drive between Philly and Pittsburgh isn’t as bland as, say, the drive from Philly to New York City or Albany. As you get closer to […]
Register of Wills Ron Donatucci Hit With Ugly Lawsuit by Fiancée of Late Son
Ron Donatucci may not exactly be a household name, but he is one of the most politically connected Philadelphians out there. Donatucci has been a […]
After Mumps Outbreak, Temple to Require New Students to Get Vaccinated
Temple University will begin requiring new students to be vaccinated against mumps after a recent outbreak of the viral disease. Mark Denys, Temple’s director of student health […]
Well-Managed Companies Pay Employees More Equally, New Study Finds
New research published in the Harvard Business Review last week, suggests that better-managed companies—those that “implement more structured management practices”—pay their workers more equally. In […]
What’s the Deal With Gritty’s Belly Button?
It should come as no surprise that Gritty’s belly button has attracted some level of fascination. For one thing, as Gritty is a mythic creature, it’s surprising […]
SEPTA Finally Has Some Maps From the 21st Century
SEPTA’s been around since 1963, and while a good bit has changed over that half-century-long existence, the basic approach of the agency’s transit maps has […]
Here’s the Secret to Properly Reheating a Cheesesteak
It’s a common conundrum. The cheesesteak you ordered for lunch comes piping hot off the grill — beef juicy, cheese molten, roll pleasantly crusty. You […]
Will Philly Ever Love Esports the Way We Love the Eagles and the Sixers?
One Sunday afternoon in October, Patrik Mike, a 19-year-old semi-pro video gamer, sat hunched over the dining room table in his house — well, technically, […]
Philly’s Rapid Redevelopment Is Putting Its Architectural Character at Risk
When the owners of Capogiro Gelato Artisans announced they were closing all locations in December, my social media feeds exploded. There was mass mourning; people […]