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Coffee and Donuts With Chef Edward Lee Kicks Off the Philly Chef Conference
Last year, the Philly Chef Conference brought in acclaimed chef Massimo Bottura to chat over coffee and donuts with Esquire editor Jeff Gordinier. This year, they’re kicking off the […]
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons Hit With Class-Action Tip-Skimming Lawsuit
A former server at busy Fishtown restaurant Wm. Mulherin’s Sons has filed a class-action lawsuit against the restaurant’s owners and a former manager, alleging that […]
This New Salad Delivery Company Will Make Healthy Lunches so Much Easier
So you woke up late and didn’t have time to pack a lunch (again). So your weekend got gobbled up by laundry or wine night […]
Where to Get Fastnachts and Paczkis in Philly on Fat Tuesday
For some folks, next Tuesday, March 5th is Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday — so named because you’ve got to use up the rich […]
Kenney’s Deleted Messages: Not a Conspiracy, but the Law Losing to Tech
It’s amazing the things you’ll learn about government when you submit a public records request and the creaky wheels of bureaucracy are compelled by law […]
Omar Woodard on Why He’s Challenging 20-Year Incumbent Darrell Clarke
After years of working in the public sector, North Philly native Omar Woodard has officially announced his bid for City Council. The progressive millennial, who […]
This Yoga Event Includes a Rooftop Afterparty and Lululemon Swag
Get ready, people: Three Queens Yoga is back with their annual fundraiser, and it’s looking like it’ll be the best one yet. In case you’re […]
Overachiever Alert: Penn Student Wins Oscar While Still Enrolled In School
When you think of Penn alumni, chances are you envision a current of fresh-faced, suit-clad grads running straight to the offices of some of the […]
Yes, Gritty Actually Went Streaking at the Linc Over the Weekend
Just when you thought Gritty couldn’t get any … grittier. This past weekend, our favorite mascot somehow outperformed his infamous wrecking ball entrance way back […]
Vanguard Charitable Has a Hate Group Problem
If you’re the kind of person who is still depriving yourself of Chick-fil-A spicy chicken sandwiches because of the 2012 gay marriage flap involving the […]
How Middle Child Makes Its Scrambled Eggs So Damn Fluffy
The “right” way to scramble your eggs is with a fork and not a whisk, say the French. I asked Philly’s Frenchiest chef, Nick Elmi […]
Columnist Jenice Armstrong on “Sexy Singles,” Getting Doxxed, and Her Best-Ever Philly Meal
My name is … Jenice Maria Armstrong. I’m a little nervous giving out my middle name. If people know that and exactly how old you […]
John McNesby’s Massive Influence on Philadelphia Policing
The meeting hall was packed when John McNesby took the podium that day in August 2017. McNesby, the president of Philadelphia’s police union, read from […]
Manny Machado, Bryce Harper and Philly’s Unhealthy Obsession With “Hustle”
It was embarrassing. Manny Machado — the youngest (26), arguably most talented baseball player to hit free agency since Alex Rodriguez inked a quarter-billion-dollar contract […]
BBWC Co-Founder Charged in Jannie Blackwell Protest at City Council Meeting
Following the controversy surrounding a protest at City Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell’s re-election campaign announcement in West Philadelphia on Tuesday night, an activist has now been […]