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Sneak Preview: March Classes at COOK
Yup, that’s right. Tickets for the new month of classes at COOK go on sale tomorrow, February 7th, but we’ve got an early peek at […]
This Philly Woman Is Fighting How Black People Are Portrayed in Horror Films
This week, the fascinating documentary Horror Noire premieres on Shudder, the streaming service from AMC Network. Horror Noire, which this Forbes review calls a “must-see […]
CNN Declines to Renew Michael Nutter’s Punditry Contract
As the national news cycle grows more and more tempestuous, it seems like the big cable news channels are responding by churning through their pundits […]
James Beard Winner Camille Cogswell Will Head Up K’Far, CookNSolo’s Rittenhouse Cafe
Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook’s upcoming all-day cafe in the Harper now has a name, a chef, and a tentative opening date. James Beard Award winner Camille […]
First Look: Aether’s Swank, Seafood-Centric Menu in Fishtown
Aether, a new concept from the owners of Princeton’s Elements and Mistral in Princeton and King of Prussia, will open for dinner this Thursday, February 7th at 1832 Frankford Avenue. […]
This Philly Company Will Deliver Your Overnight Oats to You
We’ve all had those mornings where we hit snooze so many times that breakfast becomes a no-go. But many of us make skipping the most […]
We’ve Found the Ultimate State of the Union Watch Party for Trump Fans
If you’re looking for a bar where you can watch Donald Trump deliver his State of the Union address on Tuesday night at 9 p.m. […]
Hajimaru Ramen Has Softly Opened in Fishtown
Philly’s ramen boomlet has spread to Fishtown. Hajimaru Ramen softly opened over the weekend at 200 East Girard Avenue, the space formerly occupied by Shoo Fry and, […]
Here’s Why Jamie Gauthier Thinks She Can Defeat Longtime Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell
Last week, West Philly native Jamie Gauthier officially announced her bid for City Council in the 3rd District. A former executive director of the Fairmount […]
Hawthornes Owners to Debut Wine Dive on South Street
About a month-and-a-half after Anthony Bourdain’s fake friend Michael DePasquale lost his lease on 1506 South Street, we’ve learned that a new project is in […]
2019 Super Bowl Ad Winners and Losers, According to a Philly Ad Exec
The NFL season ended with a … thud. While there weren’t a lot of points in this year’s championship game, brands were using celebrities, special […]
Johnny Doc’s People Told Us to Reach Out to His “Friends” for “Fairness.” So We Did.
Last week was quite a week for John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty. The leader of Philadelphia’s electrical union found himself the subject of dozens of headlines […]
Tired Hands Will Open Its First Philly Brick-and-Mortar in Fishtown
For a long time, Philadelphians wanting to taste Tired Hands Brewing Company beers had to hop in the car or on regional rail and head for […]
Gritty Crashed Stephen Colbert’s Super Bowl Party
Now that most boring Super Bowl in history has passed, we can focus our attention on what really matters: Gritty. Our beloved mascot graced Stephen Colbert’s Super […]
Ice Skate for Free at Dilworth Park in February
February is a bad month. It is cold, dark, and lifeless. There are, however, some redeeming qualities. Namely: It is short. Better yet: You can […]