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Joe Biden Endorses Philly-Area Congressional Candidates
Former vice president Joe Biden has announced his endorsement of two Democrats running for Congress in suburban Philadelphia districts, fueling further speculation that the 75-year-old […]
Jose Garces Is Closing Amada New York, Hints at “Revival” of Two A.C. Spots
Jose Garces is closing the New York version of Amada, his first and still iconic Philadelphia restaurant. According to the Tribeca Citizen, which first discovered […]
SXSW Day 3: 7 Ways Philly Can Become a Leader in Tech Diversity and Inclusion
A major theme hanging over SXSW this year was diversity and inclusion. After attending the conference last year, Mayor Kenney lamented how white SXSW was. […]
Chris Painter Is Officially Out at Wm. Mulherin’s Sons
This story has been updated. Chris Painter, the acclaimed chef of Wm. Mulherin’s Sons who was suspended by his business partners following a recent Philadelphia magazine investigation that […]
After Parkland Shooting, Pa. to Get a School-Safety Task Force
Gov. Tom Wolf joined state auditor general Eugene DePasquale in Wynnewood on Thursday to announce the creation of Pennsylvania’s first-ever school-safety task force. Wolf and DePasquale gathered […]
Here’s Why We Didn’t Walk Out of School Yesterday
On Wednesday morning, many thousands of students in the Philadelphia area left their classrooms and marched outside as part of a national school walkout organized […]
One of the Country’s Best Chocolate Companies Is Based Just Outside Philly
The stereotypical upstart chocolatier has left behind a conventional desk job to pursue their foodie dreams. But Chris Curtin just might have them all beat. […]
City Council to Explore Medical Marijuana Workplace Guidelines
While it’s true that medical marijuana is now legal in the state of Pennsylvania for treatment of certain conditions, cannabis remains outlawed at the federal […]
This Silent Boot Camp Comes With Killer Views of Philadelphia at Sunset
UPDATE: As of March 29, 2018, this event has been canceled. Known as one of the top tourist attractions in Philadelphia, One Liberty Observation Deck […]
Report: Amazon HQ2 Scouts Have Recently Checked Out Philly
Amazon’s watching you, Philly. Representatives of the e-commerce giant recently visited the city in their scouting for a site for the company’s second headquarters, according to Philly.com. […]
DA Krasner: Sure, I’m Cool With Releasing Meek Mill
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has finally weighed in on Meek Mill’s prison sentence. In a motion filed in Common Pleas court on Wednesday, Krasner […]
PHOTOS: Students Flood Philly Streets for National School Walkout
Students all over the city — and the nation — left school on Wednesday morning to protest gun violence in the form of a walkout. Those who took […]
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Vote for Philly’s Best Local Brewery
For this month’s Best of Philly Reader’s Choice poll, we’re tackling Best Brewery. Don’t let March go by without casting your vote! This year, the […]
Michael Schulson Announces That He’s Temporarily Closing Osteria This Summer
This story has been updated. There’s been a lot of food goings-on in Philadelphia this week. After the bustle of Monday’s Philly Chef Conference, the James […]
Bucks School District Promises “Consequences” Over Protest, 100 Walk Out Anyway
After initially pledging support to students wishing to join in Wednesday morning’s national school walkout to advocate for gun law reform, the superintendent of one […]