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City Life

New Jersey Attorney General Pauses All Weed Prosecutions

In a major win for marijuana advocates in New Jersey, state officials announced plans on Tuesday to pause all municipal prosecutions of weed offenses in the coming months […]

Restaurants

After Arson, Construction, and Water Damage, Baology Needs Your Help

When Baology opened in June 2017, owner Judy Ni thought she had done everything right. After a career in finance, she’d spent 10 years paying her […]

City Life

PHOTOS: Protesters Greet Mike Pence in “Handmaid’s Tale” Costumes

As anyone who traveled through in the area probably knows, the vice president made an appearance on Monday in Center City, and protesters (once again) went all out […]

Restaurants

George Sabatino Is Out at Rooster Soup Company

Back in February, George Sabatino was handed the keys to the kitchen at Rooster Soup Co., CookNSolo’s philanthropic diner in Center City. He had just split from his own […]

City Life

Made in America Isn’t Going Anywhere

It looks like Mayor Jim Kenney’s adamant love for Jay-Z will keep Made in America on the Parkway for years to come. On Monday, Kenney and […]

City Life

WATCH: Chase Utley, Set to Retire, Cheered by Phillies Fans

“Chase Utley, you are the man,” Harry Kalas famously said 12 years ago when Utley took home from second in spectacular fashion after a meager […]

City Life

WATCH: M. Night Shyamalan Releases Trailer for Philly-Filmed “Glass”

The trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s latest flick, Glass, was released at last on Monday. The film will feature the characters and colliding worlds of […]

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13 Made-in-Philly Podcasts to Listen to Right Now

Podcasts are still hot, and the shows being launched from Philly, by Philadelphians, cover everything from books and movies to food and music. And some […]

Restaurants

Osteria Probably Isn’t Closing for Renovations After All

Back in March, Michael Schulson, now co-owner of Osteria with founding chef Jeff Michaud, announced that he’d temporarily close the North Broad Street spot this summer for an […]

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Delaware County Woman Finds Alligator Roaming in Her Backyard

A Delaware County woman found an alligator hanging out in her creek on Sunday. According to 6ABC, Tracie Hoffecker discovered the reptile in her yard in Prospect Park […]

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City Life

Women Plan to Channel “Handmaid’s Tale” to Protest Mike Pence in Philly

The huge Rittenhouse Square protest against Mike Pence in June apparently wasn’t enough to keep the vice president away — so now, protesters are kicking it up a notch. Pence […]

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City Life

Philly Police: No, There’s No Serial Killer On the Loose

Maybe you’ve seen the rumors. As of this morning, three bodies have been found in Philadelphia in two days. The first, which was partially decomposed, was […]

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City Life

NFL Fans Have Bought More Nick Foles Gear Than Any Other Player’s

The Nick Foles success story continues. According to the NFL’s Top 50 Player Sales List, official gear featuring our Super Bowl MVP sold more than […]

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City Life

New Jersey Lawmaker Wants the State to Tax Tap Water

A New Jersey lawmaker wants to tax tap water. State Senator Bob Smith, a Democrat from Middlesex County, has introduced a bill that could leave […]

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Restaurants

You Can Now Get Beer Delivered Right to Your Seat at Phillies Games

This story has been updated.  Thanks to Aramark and Apple, Phillies fans will soon able to order concessions from their phones and get them delivered right to […]