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Michael Wolff, Author of Trump Tome “Fire and Fury,” Is Coming to Philly

Michael Wolff, author of the instant best-seller Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House, is set to make an appearance at the Free Library […]

City Life

Cable TV Scion Chase Lenfest Sued Over Marijuana Deal Gone Bad

Last June, Pennsylvania awarded medical marijuana licenses to 12 companies in the state, allowing them to cultivate and process cannabis for sale at as-yet-to-open dispensaries. […]

Business

Sears to Close More Philadelphia Stores This Spring

It wouldn’t be the start of a new year without some major store closure announcements. So in keeping with the trend, Sears Holdings announced on […]

Restaurants

Osteria Will Take You on a Four-Course Acid Trip

You’ve probably been to (or at least heard of) theme dinners, multi-course menus in which a chef uses a certain ingredient — be it a whole […]

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City Life

Wind, Cold Remain Threats for Commuters After Snowstorm

Congrats, Philly. We made it through Thursday’s rather messy snowstorm. Still, we’re not quite in the clear. Strong winds, bone-chilling cold, slush and ice could make […]

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City Life

Philly’s Evening Commute Messy, City Offices and Schools Closed Friday

All city government offices will be closed on Friday because of frigid temperatures and potentially hazardous travel conditions. Non-essential city employees are being asked to “stay […]

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City Life

Woman Dies After Car Slides Onto SEPTA Train Tracks in Montco

A woman is dead after a car slid into the path of a passing SEPTA Regional Rail train on Thursday morning in Montgomery County. Police say […]

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9 Signs It’s Philly Loves Bowie Week

In the big giant list of Honorary Philadelphians, David Bowie’s among the elite (beating out even the O’Jays, Sylvester Stallone and Hitchbot). True, his tenure […]

Restaurants

This New Rittenhouse Mega-Sports Bar Is Super Chill

In Philly (just like everywhere else in the country), you can watch the game and have a cold one at any number of neighborhood watering holes and […]

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City Life

PHOTOS: We Can’t Get Enough of the Frozen Schuylkill River

It is very cold outside. In case you need any additional evidence of that (other than, you know, the fact that Philly looks like it’s currently inside a […]

Restaurants

Vetri Chefs Are Competing in a Culinary Cage Match

Osteria’s Jeff Michaud and Amis Trattoria’s Brad Spence are no strangers to competition: Michaud practices jiu jitsu, while Spence co-founded Fatback Boxing, a nonprofit that […]

City Life

Cancellations, Closures, and Detours: What to Know About the Snowstorm

Good morning, Philly. Have you looked out your window yet? We’re not under a blizzard warning like New Jersey, but strong snow-blowing winds might make […]

Business

Stephen Tang to Step Down as Science Center CEO

After ten years as University City Science Center president & CEO, Stephen Tang will step down from the role by April. The leader will join […]

City Life

Eagles Playoff Tickets Go On Sale Today

Eagles playoff tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. sharp, although most Birds fans will need to channel their inner George Michael and have […]

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City Life

Snow and Even Colder Temps Are Headed Philly’s Way

Philly’s deep freeze is far from over. In fact, it’s going to get worse before it gets better. Forecasters with the National Weather Service say […]