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City Life

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

Be Well Philly

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

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Be Well Philly

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 […]

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Be Well Philly

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 […]

Foobooz

Zagafen Will Bring Kosher Pizza to Bala Cynwyd

Bala Cynwyd is losing one kosher restaurant, but another is opening to fill the gap. Zagafen, a collaboration between philanthropist-restaurateur David Magerman and Zavino’s Greg […]

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City Life

Eagles to Fans: Ditch That Underdog Mask and Don a Ski Mask Instead

The era of the underdog is over, and ski mask season is now upon Eagles fandom. After Sunday’s win against the Rams, the football team is employing […]

City Life

Who Stole Jesus, Mary, and Joseph From This South Philly Nativity Scene?

It’s (almost) a Christmas tragedy: Baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph vanished briefly from a South Philly nativity scene this weekend. Police say a man was […]

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Foobooz

More Lies and Misdeeds from Anthony Bourdain’s Fake Friend

People are always telling me that I should have my own podcast. If I did, the bewildering saga of South Philly chef Michael DePasquale, who […]

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City Life

Q&A: Feminist Writer Rebecca Traister on How Anger Shapes Philly Politics

Rebecca Traister is one of the most sharp-witted, observant feminists of our time. Her recently released book, Good and Mad, centers on women’s anger. Its […]

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Be Well Philly

5 Healthy Things to Do This Weekend in Philadelphia

Happy Friday, fit fam! We made it. I don’t know about you, but this has been a week packed with holiday-related celebrations, and for that […]

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City Life

Marines Testify About the “Antifa Mob” They Say Attacked Them in Philly

Nearly one month after we told you that two U.S. Marines Corps reservists said they were attacked in Old City on November 17th near the […]

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Foobooz

Some Big National Names Are Coming to the 2019 Philly Chef Conference

The Philly Chef Conference has announced the presenter lineup for its 2019 conference, taking place on Sunday, March 10th and Monday, March 11th at Drexel University’s […]