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City Life

Massive Fire Guts Bridget Foy’s on South Street

Bridget Foy’s has gone up in flames. A fire engulfed the popular South Street restaurant early Wednesday morning. It took several hours and more than […]

City Life

Seth Williams Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

Philly’s embattled former district attorney Seth Williams has been sentenced to five years in prison. Williams, who was indicted in May, pleaded guilty during his federal trial […]

City Life

Shocker! Stun Guns Soon to Be Legal in Philly

Since 1977, Philadelphia has prohibited the individual possession or use of stun guns – often incorrectly referred to as Tasers, after the prominent brand name […]

City Life

Pro-LGBTQ State Senator Voted for Anti-Trans Amendment to Healthcare Bill

Pro-LGBTQ state Sen. Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia), the Democratic chair of the Senate’s Banking and Insurance committee, voted last week to approve an anti-transgender amendment to […]

City Life

Trump-Loving Racist Kid Rock is Coming to Philadelphia

On the same morning that he told Howard Stern that he will not, in fact, be running for U.S. Senate after months of rumors and […]

City Life

Philly Police to Roll Out Safer Patrol Cars, More Body Cameras

On the same day that WHYY revealed the Philadelphia Police Department’s plan to outfit each of its 4,000 officers with body-worn cameras, Mayor Kenney’s Office […]

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City Life

Report: Russian Troll Farm Spread Drexel Prof’s Tweets

You’ve probably seen at least one of George Ciccariello-Maher’s tweets. The infamous Drexel University professor’s contentious content ranges from quips like “All I Want for […]

Restaurants

A Taste of Campania in South Philly

Le Virtu is already one of Philly’s most rigorously authentic Italian restaurants. The Abruzze recipes, the imported ingredients, the yearly trips with the chefs and […]

City Life

Here’s How Not to Host a Women’s Empowerment Event

If you were planning a women’s empowerment speaking event in this day and age, who would you invite to be a part of the panel? […]

Property

Trinity Tuesday: A New Twist in Bella Vista for $285K

The Philadelphia trinity has many charms, but anyone who’s moved into one will tell you it has one downside: that tight spiral staircase. Getting a […]

City Life

IRS Agent Who Helped Put Seth Williams Away Charged in Sex Crime

Just seven months ago, IRS special agent in charge Gregory Floyd stood in front of reporters in Philadelphia and announced details in the corruption case […]

City Life

“Trump Rat” Makes Its Hideous Philly Debut

Just in time to celebrate what would have been Frank Rizzo’s 97th birthday, a 15-foot inflatable monster dubbed “Trump Rat” was blown up near the […]

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City Life

Here’s What the King of Prussia Rail Extension Could Look Like

SEPTA has released renderings of its proposed King of Prussia high-speed rail extension. The transportation agency wants the public to weigh in on a potential Norristown High Speed […]

City Life

Airports Will Still Accept Your Pennsylvania Driver’s License in 2018

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security granted an extension to the Keystone State for compliance with the federal […]

Be Well Philly

Massive Vegetable Recall Includes Veggies From Trader Joe’s, Walmart and More

If you bought packaged veggies recently, it’s time to check them. Mann Packing, a vegetable wholesaler, is recalling products sold across the U.S. and Canada under over […]