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How a Philly Superfan Created The Athletic, the Only Sports Site You Really Need

If you care about sports in this town — like, really care — you know there’s only one place to get the straight dope on […]

City Life

The Opioid Epidemic Is Slashing Philly’s Overall Life Expectancy

Life expectancy in Philadelphia is on the decline — and officials say drug overdoses are a major driving factor. The just-released Health of the City […]

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City Life

Audit Claims City Botched Latest Property Tax Assessments

City Council is calling for a complete overhaul of leadership in the city agency tasked with overseeing property tax assessments. The push comes as City […]

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City Life

Grubhub Hit With Huge Class-Action Suit by Philly Indian Chain Tiffin

You’re probably familiar with the Grubhub food delivery app. You pull it up, find the food you want, and Grubhub connects with a local restaurant […]

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Restaurants

Sneak Preview: February Classes at COOK

It’s a new year at COOK, and for those of you looking to learn a little something, eat a little something, drink a little something, […]

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Restaurants

Learn the Secrets of Bordeaux at This Exclusive Wine Tasting

The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux tours the world each year to show off the best varieties and debut each new vintage — and […]

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City Life

This Philly Expat Has Traveled to Every Single Eagles Game This Season

This is a story that might not have had a happy ending. In 2016, Arizona resident Koroun Butler contracted the viral infection myocarditis, which can […]

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Be Well Philly

Here’s How Many Calories Are in Chipotle’s New Whole30, Keto, and Paleo Bowls

The Chipotle marketing team deserves a bonus this year: In honor of all those who have resolved to eat healthier in 2019, the fast casual […]

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Restaurants

Here’s What’s in Store for the Italian Market’s New Cooperative Restaurant

We told you about 1149, the cooperative restaurant, commercial kitchen, and community space that’s moving into the former home of El Compadre at 1149 South 9th […]

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City Life

Professional Troll Steve Bannon Is Coming to Philadelphia

Steve Bannon is coming to Philadelphia. Bannon — President Donald Trump’s former White House chief strategist, onetime executive chairman of the “alt-right” Breitbart News, and […]

Be Well Philly

Try This Killer Philly Workout at a New 6-Week Pop-Up in Rittenhouse

When it comes to the fitness scene in Philly, we of course have some impressive amenity-packed studios with all the bells and whistles. But the fact […]

City Life

Mummer Accused of Playing Jay-Z in Blackface Is, in Fact, Black

On Tuesday, as the Mummers Parade festivities were moving from your television screen to drunken celebrations down on Two Street, a scandal began unfolding involving […]

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Restaurants

Fancy Chocolates and Baked Goods Come to Queen Village

Over the summer, we told you that Aurora Grace, the chocolate company from pastry chef Aurora Wold, would be going brick and mortar at Fifth and South. […]

Business

20+ Career Tips From Successful Philadelphians to Help You Kick Off 2019

Yes, we’ve made it to 2019, but that doesn’t mean we have to throw all of 2018 away. Last year, we interviewed more than 50 […]

Restaurants

Hungry Pigeon’s Next Cookbook Dinner Is With Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook

Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook’s latest cookbook, Israeli Soul, is about street foods and comfort foods and all the delicious things you might find in marketplaces and […]