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Julian Angelucci
City Life

No Charges in Collision That Killed 11-Year-Old in South Philly

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office has decided not to press charges against the driver who fatally collided with an 11-year-old bicyclist in South Philadelphia in May. […]

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Restaurants

Kris Serviss Returns to the Old Blue Duck Space, This Time With Tacos

Chef Kris Serviss is opening a taco concept in — get this — the home of the original Blue Duck. Taqueria del Norte will occupy […]

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City Life

Kenney Releases Master Plan to Fight Climate Change in Philly

The city has released a new and improved plan to fight climate change. The Powering Our Future report, released this week, includes an ambitious master plan […]

City Life

Police: Ex-Playboy Model Found Strangled in Her Lower Merion Apartment

Christina Carlin-Kraft, a model who had done work for Playboy, Victoria’s Secret, and Vanity Fair, was found strangled in her Lower Merion apartment bedroom on […]

City Life

Diversity Director Fired by Mazzoni Center Files PCHR Complaint

Following Monday’s firing of Kay Martinez, Mazzoni Center ’s first-ever director of diversity, equity and inclusion, Philadelphia magazine has learned that Martinez filed a complaint […]

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Restaurants

Bryn Mawr BYO Reopens As Cerise Craft Steakhouse

After five years in business as an upscale, prix fixe-only BYO, Cerise will reopen on Friday, August 24th as Cerise Craft Steakhouse. The revamp of […]

City Life

What the Hell Is Jason From “Friday the 13th” Doing at Upper Darby Jail?

I get lots of “celebrity” sighting “tips” here at Philly Mag, from Kellyanne Conway in Margate to Eva Longoria and MC Hammer strolling around Philly. […]

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City Life

Casinos Sue to Stop Pennsylvania Lottery’s Online Games

A coalition of seven Pennsylvania casinos has sued the state Department of Revenue over its online gaming system. In a news release, the casinos blasted […]

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City Life

MOVE Members Say 1985 Bomb Gave Ramona Africa Cancer

At a press conference in West Philly on Wednesday, members of the MOVE Organization announced that Ramona Africa, the last remaining survivor of the infamous […]

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Philadelphia Wedding

We’re Obsessed With This New Local Bridal Apparel Line

Matching Plum Pretty Sugar floral robes are nice, but they’ve been done. (And done, and done, and then done some more. Same with monogrammed Oxford […]

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Restaurants

Philly Just Got an Awesome New Piano Bar

If you’re a fan of piano bars, then you know that there is a dearth of good piano bars in Philadelphia. The piano bar at […]

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City Life

This Invasive Bug Could Hurt Pa. Beer and Wine Production

The spotted lanternfly is wreaking all kinds of havoc across Pennsylvania. The invasive planthopper, native to China, India and Vietnam, was first found in Pennsylvania […]

Business

Serena Williams Joins Pa. Conference for Women Keynote Lineup

The Pennsylvania Conference for Women just made a grand addition to its 2018 keynote lineup. On Tuesday, organizers announced that tennis superstar Serena Williams, winner […]

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City Life

Here’s When the New Scenic Cherry Street Pier Will Open

Get ready, Philly: The revitalized Cherry Street Pier — featuring Delaware river views, artist studios, an outdoor garden and a cafe — is scheduled to make […]

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City Life

Fun’s Over: Philly Students Returning to School Before Labor Day

In a first, Philadelphia public school students are heading back for their first day of school before Labor Day this year. Students will report on […]