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The Most Anticipated Philadelphia Restaurant Openings of 2019

Philly’s restaurant scene has been booming for a few years now, and that growth shows no signs of slowing down in 2019. As usual, there’s […]

City Life

Police: Florida Man Starts Fight Over Cheesesteak Served on a Sesame Seed Bun

Philly knows a real cheesesteak when it sees one — and apparently so does 27-year-old Joseph Lagana of Odessa, Florida. Police say Lagana ordered a […]

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Philadelphia Wedding

The New Season of “Married at First Sight” Features All Philly Couples

Early last year, we shared the news that “Married at First Sight” — you know, that reality show where couples meet for the first time […]

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Restaurants

Port Richmond Seafood Spot Bait & Switch Will Close

We’re only a week into 2019, but restaurant closings are already starting to pop up around Philly. The latest casualty is Bait & Switch, the […]

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City Life

“Double Doink” Is the New Philly Special

Eagles fans will forever joyfully recall January 6th, 2019, the day that Eagles defensive tackle Treyvon Hester tipped a field goal attempt by Chicago Bears kicker Cody Parkey, […]

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City Life

Sad Day for Philly Package Thieves: Amazon Opens Center City Pickup Location

With package theft an ongoing problem in the city — the police department actually just shared yet another video of yet another package theft suspect […]

Restaurants

Parc Is the Best Stephen Starr Restaurant in Philadelphia

Every holiday season, Stephen Starr’s restaurant group does a company-wide push to sell Starr Restaurants gift cards. It’s a big deal — there’s even an internal competition between the […]

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Restaurants

Bryn Mawr’s BYOB Steakhouse Is Closing

The owners of Cerise Craft Steakhouse have announced that the Bryn Mawr BYO will close its doors at the end of this week. Chef-owner Ben […]

City Life

Federal Workers Will Protest the Government Shutdown in Philly Today

Federal workers are really unhappy with the government shutdown. They’re planning a protest at 10 a.m. on Tuesday morning outside Independence National Historical Park. The demonstration will be […]

Restaurants

Southwark Owners to Open Two More Restaurants in Queen Village

This post has been updated. Chris D’Ambro and Marina De Oliveira like to open their restaurants in twos. First, it was Southwark, their New American restaurant and […]

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City Life

Lê From Hop Sing Laundromat Is Opening a “North Korean” Banh Mi Shop

Lê told me that his new banh mi shop is “going to be the greatest North Korean sandwich shop in the world.” He told me himself. And […]

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City Life

The Jason Kelce Parade Costume Is Selling Like Crazy Right Now

Every time the Eagles win, the South Jersey costume manufacturer that supplies the only official Philly Parade Costume — the look that Jason Kelce sported for […]

City Life

Jim Kenney Is the Most Ambitious Mayor Philly Has Ever Had. Why Doesn’t Anyone Know That?

A few hours into a day with Jim Kenney this fall, feeling a little desperate, I go to Lou Mfum-Mensah, an assistant who guides the […]

City Life

New Year’s Resolutions: 21 Ways to Volunteer in and Around Philly

You Do You Start with your skills, talents and interests — then give them to others. If You Like to Cook Make all those hours […]

City Life

Five Reasons It Feels Good to Do Good for Others

It’s part of our DNA. The desire to help others is hardwired, or definitely built into human nature. You don’t have to tell very young […]