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Report: Philly Drug Overdose Deaths Jumped to New Record in 2017

A report from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health on Tuesday shed some light on just how dire and damaging the city’s opioid crisis has […]

Restaurants

The New Restaurant in Pizzeria Beddia’s Old Space Is Called … Pizza

Joe Beddia closed his acclaimed pizza shop on March 31st — but the end of Pizzeria Beddia doesn’t mean the end of 115 East Girard Avenue’s pizza […]

City Life

As Weather Warms, PPD Begins Crackdown on Dirt Bikes, ATVs

Do you know what effectively landed North Philly rapper Meek Mill in prison this last time? Dirt bike stunts. Should something so silly be cause […]

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City Life

PHOTOS: Yes, Coyotes Do Roam Northeast Philly (and Police Caught One This Week)

If you needed any further proof that coyotes do, in fact, roam Philadelphia, here it is. Philadelphia police caught this little guy in Mayfair on Tuesday. […]

City Life

Krasner Requests Budget Increase for DA’s Office

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner asked City Council for a 13 percent funding increase for his office during a budget hearing held on Tuesday, Philly.com […]

Restaurants

How Philly Became a Vegan Dining Destination

Twenty years ago, Philly’s dining scene was, well, decades behind what it is today. And its vegan dining options were even more desolate. Back then, diners […]

City Life

Meek Mill Is Out of Prison. His First Destination? The Sixers Game

North Philadelphia rapper and cultural lightning rod Meek Mill has been released from prison after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court granted his legal team’s Post Conviction […]

City Life

White House Confirms Discussions With Eagles on Potential Visit

After a period of uncharacteristic uncertainty, White House officials have confirmed to the New York Times that they are currently in discussion with the Eagles […]

City Life

Here’s When (and Where) Philly’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Will Open

Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana dispensaries first opened their doors in February. Two months later, patients in Philadelphia are still waiting for the day when they don’t have to […]

Be Well Philly

This South Philly Playground Has a New Multi-Sport Turf Field

Former Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Connor Barwin may have missed out on winning the Super Bowl with his old teammates this year, but he has a […]

City Life

South Philly Home Collapses, Father and Son Escape With Minor Injuries

A South Philadelphia father and his 12-year-old son have miraculously survived with only minor injuries after their home in Point Breeze collapsed while they were […]

Business

Take That, Philly Package Thieves: Amazon Rolls Out Car Trunk Delivery

Amazon just announced some news that could singlehandedly put every Philly package bandit out of business. On Tuesday, the online retailer launched a new program — […]

City Life

CCD’s Paul Levy: “Obsolete” Tax Structure Is Holding Philly Back

As the founding chief executive of the Center City District, Paul Levy has played a hand in each of the business improvement district’s annual “State […]

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City Life

Cherry Hill’s Public High Schools Now Have Armed Campus Officers

Armed campus officers began walking the halls of Cherry Hill’s two public high schools on Monday. They have replaced township police officers who were appointed by […]

Restaurants

First Look: The Bercy, a French Brasserie for Ardmore

The Bercy is finally bringing its classic French brasserie fare with a luxe, outsized vibe to Ardmore (7 East Lancaster Avenue) this Friday. The revamped building, which once […]