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City Life

Mayor Kenney Might Be Philly’s Most Superstitious Eagles Fan

Eagles fans are superstitious. We refuse to take off lucky underwear for weeks. We cover weird scarecrows in Eagles garb and leave them outside our houses. And […]

Property

Here’s What Eric Blumenfeld Plans to Do With That $56 Million for the Met

Eric Blumenfeld can now proceed full steam towards reopening a restored Metropolitan Opera House on North Broad Street at the end of the year thanks to […]

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City Life

This Video Just Might End Hating on Eagles Fans Once and for All

Everyone knows Eagles fans get a bad rap. Yes, it’s partly because of the media (and yes, this magazine hasn’t helped matters). But let’s face it: Our […]

Business

Will Amazon Really “Disrupt” Health Care? 5 Philly Health Leaders Weigh In

When Amazon announced on Tuesday its plan to launch a new nonprofit healthcare company with Berkshire Hathaway and JP Morgan Chase, health care stocks went […]

Restaurants

The Dutch Will Now Be Open on Mondays, Just in Time for Your Super Bowl Hangover

The Dutch will now be open on Mondays — starting on February 5th, just in time to nurse your post-Super Bowl party hangover. Going into […]

Things to Do

8 Things to Do in Books, Comedy, Dance and Movies

Tango Fire @ Merriam Theater | Wednesday, January 31 Led by German Cornejo, the Tango Fire Company of Buenos Aires is well-known for their choreography […]

City Life

The 12th Street Gym Officially Closes on Wednesday

After more than 30 years in the Gayborhood, the landmark 12th Street Gym is closing down for good on Wednesday night. Once a popular sweat […]

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City Life

Philly Police: We’re Not Wasting Time Greasing Any More Poles

The Philadelphia Police Department has decided it’s not going to waste any more time or Crisco by greasing light poles ahead of the Super Bowl. After […]

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City Life

PAFA Declines to Remove Chuck Close Exhibit After Sexual Harassment Allegations

Museums and institutions around the country are grappling with sexual harassment allegations against renowned painter Chuck Close. Leading the way is the National Gallery of Art in Washington, […]

City Life

Uh-Oh: The Curse of Billy Penn May Be Back to Haunt Us

Back in December, we learned that a team of ironworkers had installed a miniature William Penn figurine atop the new Comcast building in Philadelphia in […]

Be Well Philly

These Philly Gyms Are Hosting Eagles-Themed Workouts in Honor of the Super Bowl

I’m not sure why any of us have bothered writing anything that didn’t have “Eagles” or “Super Bowl” in the headline this week — because, […]

Restaurants

Uber Eats Is Pitting Philly’s Cheesesteaks Against Boston’s Lobster Rolls

The latest player in yet another Philly versus Boston Super Bowl marketing-based sub-rivalry? Uber Eats, which is pitting Philly cheesesteak lovers and Boston lobster roll fans […]

Shoppist

Philly Designer Accused of Reselling H&M Shirts in Her “Affordable Luxury” Line

Popular Philadelphia-based fashion brand Milano Di Rouge is facing backlash after customers began accusing the retailer of reselling H&M shirts at a high markup. The […]

Restaurants

The “Shake Shack of Fried Chicken” Opens on East Passyunk

The East Passyunk strip finally has its long-awaited fried chicken restaurant. Redcrest, chef Adam Volk’s long-awaited fried chicken spot, debuts at 1525 South 11th Street this […]

City Life

LGBTQ Event of the Week: Her Philly Moves’ FADE

This week’s LGBTQ event of the week is Her Philly Moves’ FADE. Her Philly Moves gives you another incredible alternative queer womxn’s night that is packed […]