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City Life

Remnants of Florence to Bring Downpours to Philly Area on Tuesday

What’s left of deadly Hurricane Florence, a tropical depression as of 5 a.m. on Monday, will make its way to the Philadelphia area on Tuesday, […]

Business

11 CEOs on Why They Keep Their Businesses Headquartered in Philly

A lot has been said about why Philadelphia might not be the best place to start and grow a business. The city’s business tax rates […]

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City Life

The Looming DROP Apocalypse

He was the only son of the Big Bambino, but even that couldn’t save him from the political firestorm over DROP. Seven years ago, Frank […]

City Life

Barack Obama to Stump for Gov. Wolf, Sen. Casey in Philly Next Week

A few hours ago, we told you that former First Lady Michelle Obama will come to Philadelphia next month. Turns out Barack Obama is coming to town […]

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Restaurants

Center City Philadelphia’s Iron Hill Brewery Is Now Open

Center City Philadelphia finally has its very own Iron Hill Brewery. The regional brewer and restaurant chain opened its fifteenth location at 1150 Market Street […]

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City Life

$6 Million Settlement Reached in Death of Bicyclist Struck by Trash Truck

The family of Emily Fredricks, a 24-year-old pastry chef and bicyclist who was struck and killed by a private trash truck during her morning commute this […]

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City Life

Michelle Obama Is Coming to Philly, and Here’s How You Can Get Tickets

Michelle Obama just announced an arena book tour in support of her upcoming memoir, Becoming, and Philadelphia made the final cut of destinations for the […]

Business

Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Philly’s First Project NorthStar Conference

At the start of October, Philadelphia will host its first ever Project NorthStar conference, an endeavor that seeks to make equity and inclusion in the […]

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City Life

Philly Is Getting Its First Augmented Reality Mural — And It Looks Awesome

Philly is about to get futuristic. The city will get its first ever augmented reality mural next month. The project, “Dreams, Diaspora and Destiny,” will […]

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Restaurants

Vientiane Bistro Is Now Open in Kensington

Lao cuisine has come to Kensington. Vientiane Bistro, the first offshoot of long-running West Philly favorite Vientiane Cafe, is now open at 2537 Kensington Avenue. […]

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City Life

Jeb Bush to Teach in Special Role at Penn This Year

Don’t be surprised if you see Jeb Bush walking around Philadelphia this year. The former Florida governor, son of President George H. W. Bush, brother of President George […]

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City Life

PHOTOS: Pulse, Dilworth Park’s Misty Fountain Art Exhibit, Is Now Open

Last month, we told you that Dilworth Park would soon become home to Pulse, an ethereal fountain art exhibition that we’re really excited to see in […]

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City Life

Say Goodbye to the Electric Factory: The Historic Venue Is Getting a New Name

The Electric Factory will soon be a thing of the past. Or, more accurately, its name will be. The historic concert venue in Callowhill has […]

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City Life

Philly Doc Wins Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit Against CHOP

Back in April, we told you about former Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) doctor Kaede Ota, who filed a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against CHOP. Well, […]

Restaurants

The Bourse Food Hall Is Starting to Open

Just as the news about tenants slated for the newly renovated Bourse Food Hall trickled out over months, the stalls are finally starting to softly open, […]