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Sixers Boss Bryan Colangelo Resigns in Wake of Twitter Scandal
To doomsday-obsessed 76ers fans, the Bryan Colangelo Twitter scandal was an embarrassment of such epic proportions that it very well had the potential to jeopardize […]
I-76 to Get Variable Speed Limits in Congestion-Fighting Effort
Flanked by officials from PennDOT, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday announced the launch of a long-range plan aimed at both improving the safety of […]
Family Terrorized in South Philly Home Invasion on Monday, Say Police
This is a developing story and may be updated at any time. The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify suspects […]
Now It’s Even Harder to Get Into Hop Sing Laundromat
Last night was the 6th anniversary of Hop Sing Laundromat. Or last night was when Lê decided to celebrate it, anyway. There was a party. Marc […]
Meet the Volunteers Who Spend Hours Helping Toads Cross a Philly Street
The sun is setting on a hazy, humid Friday, and most of my friends have chosen to start the weekend by ambling to art galleries or […]
Facing Legal Pressure, Chestnut Hill Makes Harry Potter Disappear
Chestnut Hill has been forced to make major adjustments to its world-renowned Harry Potter Festival due to mounting legal pressure from Warner Bros., the Hollywood […]
Man Stabbed Inside Center City Wawa on Thursday Morning
This is a developing story and may be updated at any time. A man was stabbed in the chest inside a Center City Wawa on […]
Black Restaurant Week Is Coming to Philly
Restaurant Week events typically promote a specific neighborhood’s dining options. Now, a new initiative is spotlighting Black-owned food businesses in the city. The inaugural Philly Black Restaurant […]
No Property Tax Hike in City Council’s Alternate Budget Proposal
It didn’t take long for City Council members to become inundated with calls from concerned constituents after Mayor Jim Kenney introduced his $4.7 billion budget […]
Wildwood Cops Won’t Face Charges in Viral Beach Arrest
The two Wildwood police officers who initiated the viral beach arrest of 20-year-old Philadelphia resident Emily Weinman over Memorial Day weekend will not face criminal […]
Alternative Pride Events: Our All-Inclusive Guide
Philly Pride weekend is upon us — that time of the year when the LGBTQ community gets together in a huge way. But for those […]
Here’s Everything We Know About Dock Street’s New Location
Dock Street Brewery is one of the oldest craft brewers still operating in Philadelphia. And now, they’re expanding south, with a second brewery and tasting room […]
Philly Could Have a Dockless Bike Share by the End of the Year
We could start seeing dockless bikes on the streets of Philadelphia by the end of the year, Billy Penn reports. During a City Council Committee on Streets and […]
Ask the Editor: Can I Partake in Philly Beer Week Festivities If I Love Miller Lite?
Welcome to Ask the Editor, a biweekly column by yours truly where I answer all of your Philly food and drink questions. Have some burning […]
Insta-Famous Philly Tattoo Artist Says She’s Victim of Facebook “Fake Ad” Scams
Kristel Oreto is a Philly tattoo artist, but she’s not just any Philly tattoo artist. Oreto, who works out of East Kensington’s Seven Swords Tattoo […]