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Get Out of Your Comfort Zone at Vientiane’s Adventurous Eats Dinner

On any given day, Lao-Thai restaurant Vientiane Café in Cedar Park serves up items like green papaya salad, curries, and pad thai — nothing that the average metropolitan […]

Restaurants

One of NYC’s Most Famous Falafel Shops Is Opening in Old City

Mamoun’s Falafel, a New York staple for Middle Eastern cuisine since 1971, is coming to Philadelphia. Per Eater Philly, the iconic falafel and shawarma spot, […]

Be Well Philly

9 Healthy Meal Delivery Services Available in Philadelphia

While meal prepping is the glue to a lot of people’s healthy eating habits — the planning and grocery shopping and time in the kitchen (UGH) just […]

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City Life

South Philly Doctor Sentenced to 4 Years in Jail for Selling $5M in Drugs

A notorious South Philly doctor has been sentenced to four years in prison for illegally distributing $5 million worth of commonly abused prescription drugs. According […]

City Life

PPD Announces First Gun Buyback Event of 2018

In the wake of an increased call for firearm safety and further regulation, the Philadelphia Police Department has announced that their first gun buyback event […]

Restaurants

Drink This Now: Kashmiri Pink Chai at The Chai Bar

You’ve probably had a chai latte before. Every coffee spot, from your neighborhood third-wave cafe to Dunkin’ Donuts, makes something approximating the Indian tea drink, which […]

City Life

LGBTQ Event of the Week: “Twelfth Night”

This week’s LGBTQ event of the week is Twelfth Night. Come see one of Shakespeare’s comedic masterpieces in a production that “blends underground punk performance art with […]

City Life

State Police Arrest Chester County Man on Dogfighting Charges

Pennsylvania State Police are crediting a routine traffic stop that occurred in East Marlborough Township last fall for their dismantling of an alleged dogfighting ring […]

City Life

Good News for PPA Scofflaws: Parking-Ticket Amnesty Begins on Thursday

Here’s some positive news for your Tuesday: The city will launch parking-ticket amnesty this week. The program will mostly come in handy for anyone who’s way, way […]

City Life

Penn, Temple Tell Prospective Students That Protesting Won’t Affect Admission

In response to a growing concern from applicants, several Philadelphia-area colleges and universities have used social media as a platform to reiterate their support for […]

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City Life

Facing Criticism, Temple to Host Town Hall on Proposed Football Stadium

Temple University will hold an informational town hall next week to discuss its proposed football stadium. University president Richard M. Englert will host the event on […]

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Restaurants

Vote Now: What’s the Best Brewery in Philly?

It’s time for another round of voting for this year’s Best of Philly — and this month, we’re tackling Best Brewery, a category near and […]

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City Life

“Largest Dirty Frank’s Event Ever” to Raise Funds for Injured Bartender

On March 4th, Dirty Frank’s and several other businesses will come together to hold a fundraiser for Sheila Modglin, the beloved bartender who was critically injured […]

Things to Do

Music: 7 Shows to See in the Next 7 Days

Coping Skills @ Everybody Hits | Wednesday, February 28 I was gonna say these Philly kids make bratty, skinned-knee indie rock, but then I saw […]

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City Life

Pa.’s Medical Marijuana Rollout: High Prices and Demand, Low Supply

It’s been more than a week since medical marijuana products finally became available for Pennsylvania residents. So far, six dispensaries across the state have opened their […]