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12 Weird Things That Get Dropped in Pennsylvania on New Year’s Eve
As a lifelong resident of this great commonwealth of ours, I have to admit I wasn’t much surprised to discover that Pennsylvania leads the nation […]
You Can Add CBD to Any Dish on the Menu at This Old City Restaurant
It’s official: 2018 was the year of CBD in Philly. From the juices to the spa treatments and smoothies, cannabidiol is quickly becoming a household name. […]
Krasner: “We’d Like to Get to the Truth” About Cop at Center of Meek Mill Case
The Year of Meek Mill was packed with drama, featuring a rapper wronged by the criminal justice system and a gripping tale of dirty cops […]
End of an Era: G Philly Says Farewell
While it is often said that all good things must come to an end, what is left out is that all great things must evolve. […]
Anthony Bourdain’s Fake Friend Will No Longer Be Opening a South Street Diner
We’ve been sitting here trying to figure out if South Philly chef Michael DePasquale would still open his restaurant at 1506 South Street in light […]
Chesco DA Launches Criminal Investigation of Sunoco Mariner East Pipeline Project
This story has been updated to include statements from Sunoco and the office of Gov. Tom Wolf. The Chester County District Attorney’s Office is launching […]
Philly’s 50 Best Restaurants: Shaking It Up for 2019
We made it. We’re at the bitter end of 2018, full and happy. We ate well this year, as evidenced by our 50 Best restaurants […]
Rose Petals Café Will Close Its Germantown Location
Breakfast and lunch spot Rose Petals Café will close its flagship location in Germantown following service on Christmas Eve. The restaurant opened at 322 West Chelten Avenue in 2013. Owners […]
Somebody Built a Giant Garbage Gritty and Put Your Holiday Card to Shame
There was a time where we’d write about pretty much anything Gritty-related. But now that everyone and their Aunt Bertha are trying to capitalize on […]
Why You’ll Soon See Postcards to Hand to the Homeless in Center City
There’s a new campaign to end homelessness in Philly — and it encourages you to take a simple step to help. The Center City District and […]
The Juice Philly Just Introduced a New CBD-Infused Drink
Another day, another CBD product to test out in Philly. During the course of 2018, CBD-infused products have completely invaded the Philadelphia market. There has […]
Meet the Couple Behind South Philly’s New Hyperlocal Indie Bookstore
It’s a Passyunk love story for the books. Until a few months ago, now-newlyweds Christina Rosso-Schneider and Alexander Schneider could hardly find time to fit one […]
Protest Over “Punitive” Inmate Mail Policy Planned for Gov. Wolf’s Philly Office
Protesters will visit Gov. Tom Wolf’s Philadelphia office on Tuesday — and bring hundreds of holiday cards with them. Demonstrators want to speak out against […]
Philly’s New Healthy Cafe Serves Oatmeal Bowls and Fancy Toast
This has been a good year for healthy eaters in Philly. Not only has our plant-based scene gotten more of the attention it deserves — VegFest […]
This Is the Most Popular Day of the Week to Work Out in Philly
If we had to guess the most popular type of workout among Philadelphia ClassPass users, we’d probably put our money on indoor cycling. Yes, the […]