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City Life

Lê From Hop Sing Laundromat Is Opening a “North Korean” Banh Mi Shop

Lê told me that his new banh mi shop is “going to be the greatest North Korean sandwich shop in the world.” He told me himself. And […]

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City Life

The Jason Kelce Parade Costume Is Selling Like Crazy Right Now

Every time the Eagles win, the South Jersey costume manufacturer that supplies the only official Philly Parade Costume — the look that Jason Kelce sported for […]

City Life

Jim Kenney Is the Most Ambitious Mayor Philly Has Ever Had. Why Doesn’t Anyone Know That?

A few hours into a day with Jim Kenney this fall, feeling a little desperate, I go to Lou Mfum-Mensah, an assistant who guides the […]

City Life

New Year’s Resolutions: 21 Ways to Volunteer in and Around Philly

You Do You Start with your skills, talents and interests — then give them to others. If You Like to Cook Make all those hours […]

City Life

Five Reasons It Feels Good to Do Good for Others

It’s part of our DNA. The desire to help others is hardwired, or definitely built into human nature. You don’t have to tell very young […]

City Life

One of Us: Blanka Zizka

My full name is … Blanka Jana Jarmila Marie Zizka. I grew up in … Mladá Boleslav, a small town in Czechoslovakia. I left there […]

City Life

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 […]