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City Life

Car That Struck, Killed 5-Year-Old in West Philly Turned Over to Police

The car that police say struck and killed a 5-year-old boy in West Philadelphia this past weekend has been turned in. The vehicle was surrendered to […]

City Life

One of Us: Nicole Cashman

My name is … Nicole Amelia Cashman. Actually, Nicole Amelia Cashman Richards. I almost forgot I was married! I grew up in … East Oak […]

City Life

Allan Domb for Mayor!

I realize what I’m about to say. I realize exactly what I’m about to say. And yet: It must be said. Every so often, when […]

City Life

PHL’s Latest Addition: Permanent Dog Restrooms

Air travel with your furry companion just got a whole lot easier thanks to the installation of a permanent pet restroom at Terminal D in […]

Restaurants

Say Hello to Fishtown’s Newest Cidery

Kurant Cider is opening the doors of its long-awaited Fishtown taproom this afternoon. The cidery, which started out by making cider at Free Will Brewing Company […]

City Life

City Council Passes Budget, Construction Tax Ahead of Summer Break

Just like school kids pushing to finish their final projects before summer vacation, Philadelphia City Council on Thursday approved a flurry of measures both big […]

Be Well Philly

This Pop-Up Beach Boot Camp Comes With a Plant-Based Brunch

We thought we’d hit peak workout-plus-food when Namaste Nourish introduced their yoga brunch concept. An hour of yoga followed by a plant-based brunch? We were […]

Things to Do

7 Philly Magic Shows You Should See this Summer

My editor didn’t want me to write this, because he thinks all magic shows suck. But I disagree. Oh, there’s a lot of sucky, schmaltzy, […]

Be Well Philly

Try This New (Healthy!) Spiked Sparkling Drink at a Free Rooftop Happy Hour

Ah, summertime. The season of all the outdoor workouts — and all the outdoor happy hours. While drinking calorie-laden cocktails isn’t good for your health or […]

City Life

Report: SEPTA Should Redesign Bus Network, Ditch Transfer Fee

Faced with dwindling ridership caused in large part by the emergence (and convenience) of competitors like Uber and Lyft, SEPTA hired Oregon-based transportation consultant Jarrett […]

Restaurants

Marijuana Crusader N.A. Poe Is Opening a Restaurant In Fishtown

“I want it to become a destination spot,” says well-known marijuana enthusiast N.A. Poe when I ask him about Poe’s Sandwich Joint, his upcoming Fishtown […]

City Life

LGBTQ Event of the Week: Philly Family Pride Picnic

This week’s LGBTQ event of the week is Philly Family Pride Picnic & Arts Festival. In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Philly Pride, the Mayor’s […]

City Life

Opera Philly Needs $25k to Screen Opera Inspired By the MOVE Bombing

After enthusiastic receptions in Harlem and Amsterdam, Opera Philadelphia is bringing the highly-acclaimed We Shall Not Be Moved back to the city this fall. Well, […]

Restaurants

Toast in Midtown Village Has Closed

Toast, the breakfast cafe at 1201 Spruce Street, appears to have closed. A visit to the storefront earlier today showed no signs of life, just stacked tables […]

City Life

This Woman Was Injured by a Flying Hot Dog at Monday’s Phillies Game

On Monday night at Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia, as the Phillies and Cardinals were between innings, the Phillie Phanatic popped out with his […]