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City Life

Philly Sheriff Accused of Sexual Harassment, Genitalia Jokes

Philly’s sheriff has been accused of sexual harassment by an employee who says he made genitalia jokes and called her a “home wrecker” and a “whore” at […]

City Life

10 Philly Nonprofit Leaders Who Would Lose Big Under GOP Tax Plan

Republican lawmakers unveiled their anticipated tax-reform plan last Thursday. Among the winners in the bill: the mega-wealthy and big corporations. Among the losers? Nonprofits – […]

City Life

The No-Bullshit Guide to the 2017 Philadelphia General Election

The last time there was a general election for district attorney of Philadelphia, only 12 percent of registered voters went to the polls. That means less than one-eighth […]

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Property

Phoenixville Engages Its Westside

With the major construction work complete, the developer and manager of the new Westside apartment/shopping complex just outside Phoenixville invited their local neighbors to show off […]

Things to Do

Let’s Watch Some Trailers: Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival

Founded in 2008 the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF) screens shorts, features and movies from all over Asia and the diaspora. Here are a […]

Restaurants

Eat Local with Fishtown Brewpub at Their First Farm Dinner

Brewery-bar-restaurant Fishtown Brewpub opened earlier this summer on Frankford Avenue at Wildey Street, tucked between the bustle of Girard Avenue and the new Fillmore entertainment […]

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City Life

Pa. AG: Philly Uber Driver Helped Rescue Human Trafficking Victim

A 21-year-old human trafficking victim lured to the East Coast from California was rescued by an Uber driver in Philly this weekend, according to the […]

Restaurants

Lloyd Whiskey Bar Has a New Chef and a New Menu

The folks at Lloyd Whiskey Bar in Fishtown just celebrated five years in business. And with that milestone, they’ve made some changes, welcoming chef Ed […]

Business

Here’s How Much Airbnb Has Blown Up in Philly

While cities like New York are seeing a rebound in its number of Airbnb listings, the company’s expansion has not let up in Philadelphia. According […]

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City Life

Police: Man Fired Bullets Into Group of Teens, Killing 16-Year-Old

Police are searching for a man who allegedly shot into a crowd of teens on Sunday morning in North Philly, killing one youth and injuring at […]

Restaurants

The Return of the Palm — and the Way We Lunch Now

There was a time in Philadelphia when having a restaurant lunch was considered living large. Le Bec-Fin, Lacroix, the Fountain — lunching at a table […]

Property

Are the Days of Shuffling to a Million House Listings Over?

It’s a pleasant Saturday afternoon in August, and I’m touring a newly rehabbed rowhome in Kingsessing. It’s a fine-looking job; the main floor is the […]

Restaurants

Royal Boucherie Is About to Open in Old City. Here’s Everything You Need to Know.

It’s been a while since people were this excited about a restaurant opening in Old City — especially on 2nd Street. Broadly speaking, the Two […]

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Philadelphia Wedding

7 Reasons Why You Don’t Want to Miss this Philly Wedding Event

We’re admittedly a little biased, but Philadelphia Wedding magazine’s Brides, Bubbly & Brunch is one of the most fun (and easiest!) ways to start planning […]

Restaurants

Where to Eat This Weekend: Curry Worth Waiting in Line For

With Halloween over and Thanksgiving not quite yet on the horizon, this is the perfect weekend to get out there and eat something not made […]