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City Life

Everyone Is Jumping on the Eagles Bandwagon Ahead of the Saints Game

On Sunday, our beloved Birds will square off against the New Orleans Saints. Game-day momentum has been building this week on the heels of the […]

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Be Well Philly

Here’s When Giant Heirloom Market Will Open in Graduate Hospital

We’re in a new age of grocery shopping, Philly, and you won’t hear any complaints from us. Sprouts opened in September, bringing supercharged amenities like […]

Business

Jefferson in Talks to Acquire Temple’s Fox Chase Cancer Center

Thomas Jefferson and Temple universities are kicking off the year with a big announcement: Jefferson is pursuing Temple’s Fox Chase Cancer Center. The two organizations have […]

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Restaurants

Zinc Will Become … Lee’s Hoagie House?

After 15 years at 246 South 11th Street, French wine bar Zinc shuttered at the end of 2018. We hoped we might see another great restaurant occupy […]

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City Life

Rhynhart Blasts Philly Animal Control for “Wasteful” Spending, Misuse of Grant Funds

A report released by City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart on Wednesday accuses the city’s Animal Care and Control Team of “wasteful” spending practices, including the misuse of grant […]

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City Life

Richard Vague Says He Might Run for President in 2020

Earlier this week, we heard chatter that Philadelphia venture capitalist Richard Vague has spent the last year conducting focus groups across the United States and […]

City Life

This 26-Year-Old Latino Biologist Wants to Become Philly’s First Gay Councilman

Adrian Rivera-Reyes, a Penn grad and labor organizer, announced on Wednesday his bid for an at-large seat on Philadelphia City Council. Rivera-Reyes says he is […]

Business

5 January Biz and Tech Events to Help You Up Your 2019 Networking Game

January is the perfect time to set new networking goals for the year. Networking can be the reason you land that new job or stumble […]

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Restaurants

Eat Your Way Through Our 50 Best Restaurants List at Philly Cooks

Each winter, the Foobooz team revamps our 50 Best Restaurants list for the new year — and then we get as many of those top chefs, […]

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Restaurants

Fiore Debuts With Lunch, Coffee, and Pastries in Queen Village

We’ve been excited for NYC expats Justine MacNeil and Ed Crochet’s contemporary Italian spot, Fiore, to open since they took over the former Kanella South […]

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Restaurants

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, […]