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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 […]

Business

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 […]

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Restaurants

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 […]

Restaurants

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 […]

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City Life

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 […]

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Be Well Philly

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 […]

Restaurants

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 […]

City Life

A Gay “Berniecrat Socialist” Announces Surprise Run Against Brian Sims

In an unexpected twist, state Rep. Brian Sims will have an out challenger in November — the first time in Pennsylvania history that two openly […]

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Restaurants

Hiroki: A Fancy Sushi Restaurant Opening in Fishtown

You know Hiroki Fujiyama. If not, then you’ve surely eaten his food — and if you’ve eaten his food, then you know how big of a deal […]

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City Life

The “Today” Show and Eagles Fans Took Over the Comcast Center This Morning

People started lining up at the Comcast Center plaza as early as 4 a.m. on Thursday morning to be a part of the live Today […]

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City Life

Bedbugs on SEPTA: This Video Will Make You Check Your Bus Seat Twice

People love to complain about SEPTA, and we hear those complaints all the time. But one Philadelphia mom’s SEPTA complaint certainly trumps most: She found […]

Restaurants

P.J. Clarke’s Has Finally Opened Its Doors In Philadelphia

Back in the spring of 2016, P.J. Clarke’s, the “Cathedral of Saloons,” made it official. The restaurant group based out of NYC, with the help of Mayor […]

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City Life

Behold, a “Philly Special” Eagles Mural Is Going Up in South Philly Right Now

With the Eagles prepping for their home opener on Thursday, Philly is excited. Really excited. And one guy is so excited that he commissioned a […]

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City Life

Eagles Opener Forced Postponement of Original FringeArts Opening Night

The FringeArts Festival’s official opening night was originally scheduled for this Thursday. But it turns out that the festivities had to be moved to Friday […]

Restaurants

Sergeant York Will Replace Jovan’s Place in Fishtown

Jovan’s Place was Fishtown’s perfect Yugoslavian corner bar and restaurant. A family-run spot serving cheap drinks and stuffed cabbage, there for 31 years. It closed for […]