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Hate Incidents in Philly Have More Than Doubled Since 2016, Says ADL

The New York–based Anti-Defamation League on Thursday released its first-ever hate heat map. Formally known as the ADL H.E.A.T. Map — the acronym standing for […]

Business

Temple to Launch New Women’s Leadership Series Next Month

Next month, Temple University’s Center for Executive Education will launch the Women’s Leadership Series, a program designed to help women develop the skills they need […]

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City Life

Bryn Mawr to Scale Back on References to Founder With Racist Views

Bryn Mawr College will move forward with a plan to reduce references on its campus to M. Carey Thomas, a founder of the college who […]

Restaurants

Market on Ninth Is Now Open with Dinner and Gourmet Goods

With the opening of Market on Ninth, an historic Italian Market restaurant family has started a new chapter. The gourmet shop-cafe-BYO restaurant is now softly open in […]

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City Life

Penn Medicine to Stop Serving Sugary Drinks at Its Facilities

Penn Medicine does not want to buy the world a Coke — or sell it one, either. The University of Pennsylvania healthcare system has announced […]

Be Well Philly

This Center City Hotel Is Hosting Free Pool Workouts Next Week

If you’re looking for more ways to splash around in pools before the end of summer, we have a prime option for you that’s popping […]

City Life

Wolf Says PA Not “Ready” for Recreational Pot. PA Inhales, Disagrees.

Gov. Tom Wolf made it clear in a radio interview this week where he comes down on the issue of legalizing marijuana for recreational use: […]

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City Life

Deadly Stabbing Causes Partial Closure of Jefferson Station

A deadly stabbing at SEPTA’s Jefferson Station early Thursday morning has caused part of the station to close. SEPTA says one train track at Jefferson Station […]

Be Well Philly

This Pop-Up Workout Includes a Nutrition Myths Chat and Free Sweetgreen

You know what would be great? If every workout came with a nutrition seminar attached. For one thing, I’m sure we’d all have a much […]

City Life

Ex-Temple Frat President Facing New Sexual Assault Charges

The ex-president of a Temple University fraternity who was charged with attempted rape in May is now facing additional sexual assault charges stemming from a […]

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City Life

Brace Yourselves for Three-Digit Temps in Philly

The dog days of summer are here, and the city is firmly in the grips of more extreme heat — as if we didn’t hate […]

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City Life

Reports: Anti-Abortionists Leaving Graphic Flyers in KOP Wegmans Products

Two King of Prussia Wegmans customers say they were stunned this month when they found graphic anti-abortion flyers in products they purchased from the grocery store. […]

Be Well Philly

You Can Join a 24-Hour Climbing Marathon on the Art Museum Steps for a Good Cause

CoreFitness founder Gina Mancuso says she was inspired by the concept of a dance marathon — you know, where people sway on a dance floor […]

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City Life

Following An ‘F’ Grade, All Pa. Schools Must Test Lead in Drinking Water

All Pennsylvania public schools will test their facility’s drinking water for elevated lead levels this upcoming school year, or inform students’ parents that they are […]

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City Life

Man Accused of Killing Penn Student Charged With Hate Crime

The 21-year-old California resident accused of killing and burying University of Pennsylvania student Blaze Bernstein in a California park in January has been charged with a hate […]