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You’re Going to Have to Start Paying More to See the Eagles
Planning to see the Eagles play next season? Of course you are! Sadly, you’re probably going to have to pay more. Season ticket-holders have received invoices detailing […]
City Shuts Down Aldine Over “Tax Violations”
We’re just four months into 2018, and already so much has happened at Aldine. In February, chef-partner George Sabatino left the restaurant to Jennifer Conley Sabatino after the […]
LGBTQ Event of the Week: Commonspace Live’s “Looking Class”
This week’s LGBTQ event of the week is Commonspace Live’s “Looking Class”. Commonspace podcast director Gabriela Sanchez wants you to “step into our looking class” as […]
Mazzoni Center Faces Backlash Over New CEO Hire
The Gayborhood nonprofit Mazzoni Center is facing renewed criticism by community members, staffers, and activists as new CEO/executive director Lydia Gonzales Sciarrino met frontline staff […]
We Can’t Wait for PHS’s Pop-Up Gardens to Open
Spring weather just gets screwier, but when the beer garden opening announcements start to drop, it’s a sign that warmth is finally on its way. […]
Here’s Who’s on Philadelphia’s Brand-New Board of Education
Major news for Philly schools: Mayor Jim Kenney announced the city’s new Board of Education on Wednesday morning. The nine-member board will oversee Philly schools — and […]
Sesame Place Makes History With Autism Designation
The groundbreaking addition of a new character with autism was a major step for inclusion when Sesame Street introduced us to the cute-and-cuddly Julia in […]
Vote Now: Who Is Philly’s Best Athlete of All Time?
For Best of Philly this year — it’s our 45th issue! — we decided to, once again, open up a handful of categories for the […]
Pennsylvania Joins Lawsuit Over Census Citizenship Question
Pennsylvania has joined 17 states in a lawsuit filed in response to the Trump administration’s attempt to obtain citizenship information as part of the 2020 […]
Here’s Where to Eat Brussels Sprouts in Philly Right Now
Brussels sprouts are the vegetable you detested (or completely avoided) all throughout your childhood, but totally fell in love as an adult. And why shouldn’t […]
Meet the Philly Cocktail Experts Behind Your New Party Bible
Philly’s cocktail culture is the best it’s ever been. Restaurants are developing inspired craft cocktail programs like never before, and craft distillers are turning out […]
Villanova Basketball Victory Parade: Your Need-to-Know Guide
Villanova just won the national championship! It’s actually the tiny Main Line Catholic school’s third men’s basketball title – their second in three years, even. […]
Despite Support in High Places, Meek Mill Denied Bail Again
Despite the expressed support of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and Philadelphia district attorney Larry Krasner in seeking his release, imprisoned rapper Meek Mill has again […]
A New Spot for Açaí Bowls and Smoothies Is Opening in Philadelphia
There are a lot of things to love about açaí bowls. They’re colorful. They taste good. They’re healthish. And they look freakin’ amazing on your […]
Sunoco Offers to Relocate Residents While It Analyzes Sinkholes
Sunoco has offered to relocate the Chester County residents who have seen sinkholes open in their neighborhood during construction of the company’s Mariner East pipelines. The compensation […]