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Penn Soon Won’t Let Sophomores Live Off Campus

The University of Pennsylvania will soon require undergraduate students to spend an extra year living on campus — and some students aren’t pleased. Currently, the university […]

City Life

LGBTQ Event of the Week: Time To Pretend IV

As fall enters, our LGBTQ line-up is blowing up. There’s a something for everyone this weekend, from impressive house parties and an out-of-this-world play. Here’s […]

City Life

Kenney Wants $15 Minimum Wage for City Employees, Contractors

Mayor Jim Kenney is pushing to raise the minimum wage to $15 for city employees contractors. Kenney is scheduled to announce on Wednesday proposed City Council […]

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Foobooz

14 Great Philly Restaurants We Wish Hadn’t Closed

Philly has been in the midst of a long-lived restaurant boom that shows no signs of slowing. But amid the onslaught of new restaurants opening […]

Be Well Philly

Here’s How to Score $1 Salads, Bowls, and Pita Wraps at Hummus Republic

Considering that Center City has its fill of hummus and build-your-own pita spots (lookin’ at you, Dizengoff, Hummusology, and Hey Hummus), it makes sense that any […]

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Foobooz

You Can Now Hit Up Oloroso for Brunch and Lunch

Oloroso’s tapas isn’t just for nighttime any more. Townsend Wentz’s Spanish spot has expanded service to include lunch on weekdays and weekend brunch. Both new […]

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City Life

Gritty Gets a Beer Named After Him: Nightmare Fuel

Philadelphia is clearly still divided over whether or not the new Flyers mascot is exactly what the city needs — the next Phanatic —or Satan’s […]

Be Well Philly

10 Healthy Instant Pot Recipes That’ll Keep You Cozy This Fall

Sure, the Instant Pot is a recently trending kitchen appliance, and rightfully so because these bad boys whip up healthy and nutritious meals in no […]

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Life & Style

Philly Is Kind of Obsessed with Tarot Cards and Astrology Right Now

For journalists, it’s always a little startling when an interviewee asks the interviewer a personal question. When this happened to me a few months ago, […]

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City Life

Cosby Sentenced to 3 to 10 Years in State Prison, Denied Bail

Bill Cosby is going to prison. Montgomery County Common Pleas Judge Steven T. O’Neill sentenced Cosby to 3 to 10 years in state prison on Tuesday […]

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Foobooz

Nunu Bar Brings Yakitori, Katsu and Japanese Highballs to Fishtown

Nunu Bar, the izakaya-inspired bar concept from Ben Puchowitz and Shawn Darragh, has been in the works since before neighboring Cheu Fishtown opened. And now, they’re ready […]

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Be Well Philly

Brooklyn Wax Is Philadelphia’s New Spa for “Vagina Facials”

We blame Gwyneth Paltrow. Or maybe Chrissy Teigan. Whatever — both of them have squatted over a steaming vat of herbs (and Instagrammed it), all in the […]

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City Life

Tuesday Is the Last Day to Register to Vote. What Are You Waiting For?

Tuesday is the last day to register to vote in the midterm election this November, Philly. So what are you waiting for? If you haven’t […]

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City Life

Philly Managing Director Michael DiBerardinis Leaving for Gig at Penn

Philadelphia managing director Michael DiBerardinis will say goodbye to City Hall in January. DiBerardinis will leave his city oversight position to join the University of Pennsylvania […]

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Be Well Philly

This Flywheel Charity Ride Will Have Adoptable Dogs, Happy Hour, and Free Skincare

It’s no secret that puppy-filled workouts are a big thing here in Philadelphia. I mean, it makes perfect sense; what’s better workout motivation than knowing […]