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U.S. News 2019 Best College Rankings: Where Local Universities Placed
Some of us follow college rankings religiously. Others, not so much. For those who fall into the former category (or those who can’t help but […]
The Rain Continues: Coastal Flood Warning in Effect for Jersey Shore
Bad news for those cursing the miserable weather this weekend: The rain isn’t letting up anytime soon. In fact, the forecast is particularly bad at the Jersey […]
Help This Philly Photographer (and Super Nice Guy) Get His Stolen Gear Back
Last Thursday night started out as a normal evening for Philadelphia-based event photographer Abraham El, better known as Brother I.B. After finishing up a photography […]
6 Philly Businesses That Put Your Office’s Sustainability Efforts to Shame
Cities all over the world are gearing up for the UN Environment sponsored World Cleanup Day on September 15, which invites volunteers and partners to […]
PHOTOS: Philly Cyclists Brave Rain for Annual Naked Bike Ride
This weekend’s breezy, rainy weather didn’t stop hundreds of cyclists from baring it all at the Philly Naked Bike Ride on Saturday. The 10th annual body-positive […]
Where to Stop for Food Near the Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia
It’s no secret that the Schuylkill River Trail is Philadelphia’s most popular multi-use trail. In fact, it was even dubbed the best urban trail in […]
I Used to Love Steak — Then I Met a Cow
When I was in my 20s, I started working at an alternative weekly, which I should explain to younger readers was a free tabloid-format newspaper […]
Can We All Agree Now That College Rankings Are Bunk?
America loves a list. Twenty best places to live! Ten scariest movies! Eight ways to improve your love life! The downside, of course, is that […]
Even Philly’s Fanciest Restaurants Have Hardcore Regulars
By the 15th course, we all started looking pretty dumb — nine of us, slack-jawed, watching Jesse Ito push slivers of fatty bluefin tuna (flown […]
8 Cool Business and Tech Events Happening in Philly This September
Fall is upon us, which means our calendars are packed with exciting networking and educational events. Here are eight we think you should have on […]
Sneak Preview: October at COOK
It’s that time again — COOK’s new class schedule is about to go live and we’ve got a sneak peek for you just because you’re […]
Sarvida, Fishtown’s New Filipino Restaurant, Is Ready to Serve You
Sarvida, Lou Boquila’s new Filipino restaurant at 300 East Girard Avenue (in the space that used to be Girard Bruncherie), is done. They’ve renovated the space (nixing the previous […]
GoFundMe Says John Bobbitt Will Get All the Money Donated to Him
Well, the whole “$400,000 Raised for Homeless Good Samaritan in Philadelphia” story that went way viral last year has turned into quite a mess, with […]
Here’s When the Philadelphia Sprouts Farmers Market Is Opening on South Broad Street
Any urban dweller knows that grocery stores — especially good grocery stores — can make or break a neighborhood. I mean, take it from someone whose closest […]
A Secret Bar Is About to Open Under Tradesman’s (and There’s Another One on the Way)
You know what one of the rarest things in the restaurant business is these days? Surprise. I mean real surprise. Like an actual, out-of-the-blue announcement […]