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Will the Soda Tax Be Jim Kenney’s Waterloo?

Two years ago, when Philadelphia passed its sweetened beverage tax, it was hailed as a game-changing triumph that sent shock waves across the country and […]

City Life

One of Us: Alex Holley

  I grew up in … Irving, Texas, near Dallas, but I am not a Cowboys fan. Before coming to Fox 29 in 2014, I […]

Things to Do

The 20 Biggest, Baddest and Best Concerts to See This Summer

1. Ms. Lauryn Hill Performing her seminal 1998 solo debut The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill in its entirety, in honor of the album’s 20th anniversary. […]

City Life

Gov. Wolf Announces $180M “Resurface PA” Roadwork Initiative

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday announced a $180 million roadwork initiative to repair many of the state’s pesky potholes and other roadway flaws exacerbated […]

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City Life

Court: Transgender Students Can Use Any Bathroom at Berks County School

It took less than 20 minutes on Thursday for members of a federal appellate court to rule that transgender students at a Berks County school […]

Be Well Philly

You Can Get Free Mini Massages, Acupuncture, and Facials at BWP Boot Camp

It’s almost time for the best day of the year, a.k.a. Be Well Philly Boot Camp. While you’re going to get in some killer workouts and try some delicious […]

City Life

FBI, ATF Join Investigation of Mysterious Bucks County Explosions

Still perplexed by the origin of multiple unexplained late-night explosions in upper Bucks County over the past month or so, the Pennsylvania State Police has […]

City Life

PUC Judge Shuts Down Sunoco Mariner East Pipeline (Again) Amid “Grave Risk”

A judge with the Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission has once again ordered a shutdown of Sunoco’s contentious Mariner East 1 pipeline, this time amid a […]

Restaurants

Chef Aaron Gottesman Is Out at Hearthside

Hearthside chef Aaron Gottesman is crossing back over the Delaware. He’s moving on from the Collingswood BYO he’s co-cheffed with owner Dominic Piperno since last fall. Gottesman has […]

City Life

Free Tolls Along the A.C. Expressway Friday for Some Lucky Shoregoers

Free Toll Friday is back for its fifth-straight Memorial Day Weekend thanks to the good folks over at Chickie’s and Pete’s. Between 5 and 6 […]

City Life

LGBTQ Event of the Week: Qunify‘s “Speakeasy”

This week’s LGBTQ event of the week is Qunify’s “Speakeasy”. Come watch a special live production that encourages audiences to “live in the world of Kyle […]

City Life

Eagles Players, Owner React to NFL’s New National Anthem Policy

Caving to public pressure, the NFL has instituted a new policy that makes standing for the National Anthem mandatory during pregame ceremonies, commissioner Roger Goodell […]

Be Well Philly

Meghan Markle’s Former Meditation Instructor Is Coming to Philadelphia

Still riding that royal wedding bliss? SAME. But even though the royal wedding is now over and Harry and Meghan are good and wed — […]

Be Well Philly

Take a Look at the Vendors Lined Up for Philly’s Huge Vegan Food Festival

Hey vegans, vegetarians, and plant-eating folks, remember when we told you that VegFest was coming back after a two-year hiatus? Well, the all-vegan-everything street festival has released the list […]

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City Life

Tina Fey Returns to Upper Darby High, and Students Freak Out

Wednesday was not a good day for Upper Darby High School students to play hooky. Anyone who didn’t show up for classes missed the chance to see Tina […]