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How One of the Largest Marine Corps Birthday Parties Wound Up in South Philly
South Philadelphia evokes many images and ideas: Cheesesteaks. Rocky. Stoop sitting. Gaudily decorated front windows. The list goes on and on. But one thing that […]
A California-Based “Superfood Cafe” Just Opened in King of Prussia
This is apparently the year of the açaí bowl in Philadelphia — just look at SoBol opened two locations, Break Juicery announced it was headed […]
This New Floral Wall Showroom on the Main Line is So Instagrammable It Hurts
We’ve been fans of Nicol Floral Design’s beautiful silk floral walls pretty much since the moment designer Nicol Segel debuted them in 2015. So much so, in […]
Vegetarian Food Cart Kung Fu Hoagies to Close After Eight Years
Kung Fu Hoagies, a food cart offering vegetarian and vegan takes on traditional Vietnamese dishes, will close next month after eight years in business. “Due […]
You Can Now Own Frank Rizzo’s Nightstick, Rolodex — and House
Here in Philadelphia, there are basically two types of people: those who hold Frank Rizzo in the highest esteem, and there are those who consider […]
Ice Skating and Tree Lighting: The Holiday Season Is Upon Us
Break out your ice skates, mittens, string lights and jawnaments, Philly: Holiday season is nigh. Sure, we’re still in early November, but we’ve nonetheless got […]
Married Rittenhouse Lawyers Plead Guilty In Big IRS Tax Case
It has been over a year since we first told you about the federal tax-dodging charges against Rittenhouse Square husband-and-wife attorneys Edward “Ted” Millstein and […]
Hey, Philly, This App Tells You Which of Your Friends Don’t Vote
With every election comes voter turnout analysis. Did voters swarm the polls? Was turnout dismal? Why or why not? What do the numbers mean about the state […]
Sylva Senat Is Out at Maison 208
Sylva Senat has parted ways with Maison 208. As of today, Senat & Co., the chef’s hospitality group, is no longer affiliated with Maze Hospitality, […]
An American Bistro and Jazz Lounge Is Now Open in West Philly
A new bistro has opened in West Philly’s Cobbs Creek neighborhood, just north of 52nd and Baltimore. 720 West Bistro takes the place of erstwhile bar Blue […]
Naturally, There Were More Bible Problems in Philadelphia on Election Day
A heck of a lot of people voted in Philadelphia on Election Day, with the city reporting that it was the highest turnout for a […]
3 Big Takeaways From the 2018 Midterms (and Other Results to Know)
Across the nation, the 2018 midterm election brought a mix of surprises, upsets, first-time wins and, if not a blue wave as Democrats had hoped, at least […]
In Historic First, Two Openly Gay Legislators Are Elected to State House
For the first time in Pennsylvania political history, two openly gay candidates, Brian Sims and Malcolm Kenyatta, have won seats in the state House of […]
Election Day in Philly: All Signs Point to High Voter Turnout (So Far)
All signs are pointing to strong voter turnout on Tuesday for the 2018 midterm election. To start, an election turnout tracker by Sixty-Six Wards — […]
Jon’s Bar & Grille Closes, and South Street Loses Yet Another Institution
Jon’s Bar & Grille, the South Street institution with a claim to Three Stooges fame, has closed after 37 years in business. The business, the […]