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The Court Jester of Philly Pot Isn’t Smiling Anymore
First, the promo: N.A. Poe zipped himself up in a leafy green costume that covered him completely. He looked a little like the Phillie Phanatic, […]
Drexel Is Making Culinary School Mean Something Again
The initial Philly Chef Conference, back in 2014, was a pretty big deal. It was the first of its kind: a two-day event put together […]
Grandparent Names: Nana Doesn’t Live Here Anymore
“She can call me Ellen.” That’s what my mother told my brother when his daughter — the first grandchild in our family — was born […]
Strong Winds Toppling Trees, Complicating Evening Commute
Maybe it’s just what happens in March, or maybe it’s one of the most bizarre snow/windstorms ever to hit Philly. Either way, it’s ugly out […]
Lilly Pulitzer is Revealing Their New White Dresses with a Big Party at KOP Tomorrow
Philly has a long-standing relationship with preppy resort wear brand Lilly Pulitzer. Even our most color-averse fashion fanatics have found a soft spot in their […]
Philly FOP President Blasts DA Krasner in Letter to Police Cadets
It’s no secret that John McNesby isn’t the biggest fan of District Attorney Larry Krasner. The brash leader of Philadelphia’s Fraternal Order of Police union […]
Hummus Republic, a Build-Your-Own-Pita Spot, Is Opening in Rittenhouse
Center City is getting another hummus and falafel concept. This time, Los Angeles-based Hummus Republic has set its sights on the city where Michael Solomonov’s fast-casual […]
Rad Girls Is Launching a New Women’s Fair That You Don’t Want to Miss
There’s a new event in town, and I’m betting it’ll gather a cult following rather quickly. On March 22, the Rad Girls enterprise will host […]
QVC, HSN Parent Company Rebrands as Qurate Retail Group
West Chester’s Liberty Interactive Corporation, the parent company of brands like QVC and Zulily, is undergoing a major rebranding just a few months after acquiring […]
City Council on Kenney’s Budget Proposal: We’ll Get Back to You
Mayor Jim Kenney presented his annual budget proposal on Thursday. The main sticking point will likely be a tax package to help fund the School District […]
Jersey Shore Bracing for Potentially Damaging Wind, Flooding
Forecasters say the Jersey Shore (and Philly) are in for some rough weather this weekend. A powerful nor’easter is expected to make its way to […]
Wm. Mulherin’s Chef-Partner Chris Painter Suspended Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
Method Hospitality co-founders Randall Cook and David Grasso confirmed to Philadelphia magazine on Thursday that Chris Painter, the chef at Wm. Mulherin’s Sons in Fishtown […]
DA Krasner Charges Officer in Controversial Kensington Arrest Video
District Attorney Larry Krasner’s office has charged the Philadelphia police officer seen in a contentious arrest video that circulated online this past summer. James Yeager, who […]
Comcast’s New Lift Labs Accelerator Is Gearing Up for Its First Cohort
Applications for Comcast’s new Lift Labs accelerator powered by Techstars are due a little over a month from now, and the organization will give local […]
Nine Months After Run215’s Huge Facebook Group Went “Permanently Dark” It’s…Back
It’s the classic “this is why we can’t have nice things” story. A founder starts something small, new, and cool. For a while, it stays […]