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Longtime Social Justice Activist Erika Almirón Announces City Council Bid

Erika Almirón, a social justice activist, announced on Monday her bid for an at-large seat on Philadelphia City Council. Almirón says she is running on a progressive platform […]

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Restaurants

Lunar Inn, a Neighborhood Bar and Restaurant, Will Open in Port Richmond

A crew of Philly industry veterans have partnered with one of the River Wards’ hippest design-and-build firms for a new neighborhood bar, restaurant, and bottle […]

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City Life

Philly’s Undying Love for the Eagles, in 20 Tweets

Sunday’s loss to the New Orleans Saints brought the end of Eagles season. You might think that Birds fans, stewing in the pain of that fateful fourth-quarter […]

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City Life

Philly Bike Cop Sues City, Claiming Other Cops Repeatedly Called Him a “Dago”

Daniel Leone has been a Philly cop for more than 23 years. But recently, things have gone downhill on the job for the 47-year-old Northern […]

Business

Gen Z to Kill the Open Office and 2019’s Other Big Work Trends

Your workplace and work life likely won’t drastically change this year, but changes are coming. A new, younger generation will make its way into the […]

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Be Well Philly

14 Healthy Lifestyle Changes Philly Fitness Pros Want to Make in 2019

New Year’s resolutions are fine. Maybe they work for some people. But the thing is, deciding you’re going to make some kind of huge change […]

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City Life

How the Flyers’ Social Media Geniuses Made the World Love Gritty

On day one, it was a tale of two Grittys. In person, the neck-beardy orange fuzzball was an instant success. Bolstered by balloons and confetti […]

City Life

Food Expiration Dates Are a Hoax and You’re Dumb to Believe Them

Not long ago, I was in what the kids at work call the “cafe” but I call the “lunchroom,” retrieving my yogurt from the refrigerator, […]

Things to Do

LGBTQ Things To Do This Weekend

FRIDAY, MARCH 8TH BDSM Pegging: Tap That Ass with Strap-On Sass w/ Holly For those of us who would love to learn from a lifestyle sex expert. […]

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City Life

Yes, It’s Supposed to Snow (a Little) in Philly This Weekend

It’s starting to actually feel like winter in Philly this week, thanks to the wind and dropping temperatures — and now forecasters say we’re in […]

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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 […]