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Friday, November 3 The Gap @ The Drake Azuka Theatre presents a world premiere by Philadelphia playwright Emma Goidel. The Gap is a dark comedy […]

City Life

Kenney Administration Will Move the Rizzo Statue … Somewhere

This is a developing story. Check back for more information. The Frank Rizzo statue will get a new home. The city announced on Friday that officials will […]

Restaurants

Federal Donuts and Goldie Are Now Open at Whole Foods

A few weeks ago, we reported that two more Michael Solomonov-backed concepts were coming to join Dizengoff inside Whole Foods after logistical issues caused Wiz […]

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City Life

Are Philly’s New Wi-Fi Kiosks Going to Spy on You?

Last month, we told you Philly sidewalks could soon feature 100 new kiosks — equipped with fancy features like free Wi-Fi, phone charging ports, public service announcements and info […]

Restaurants

Eat Tired Hands Tacos for a Good Cause at Garage Passyunk

Whole-animal butcher Primal Supply keeps its Butcher’s Club members and the kitchens at restaurants like Aldine and Vetri stocked with pasture-raised local meats. And the business, […]

City Life

Republican DA Candidate Hired Consultant Who Pleaded Guilty to Assaulting His Girlfriend

Beth Grossman, the Republican nominee for district attorney of Philadelphia, has a crystal-clear campaign message: She is the sole prosecutor in the race and a […]

Restaurants

The East Passyunk Rival Bros. Is Finally Open

Rival Bros. Coffee, the biz behind our best coffee shop of 2017, now has a spacious new shop just off of bustling East Passyunk Avenue. Rival […]

City Life

LGBTQ Event of the Week: Raspberry Royale’s “The Dark Carnival”

This week’s LGBTQ event of the week is the Raspberry Royale’s “The Dark Carnival.” Come for a night filled with thrills as you “feast your eyes upon […]

City

This Bartender Says She Broke Her Hand Beating Man Who Sexually Assaulted Her

The Philadelphia Police Department is looking for a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a South Philadelphia bar, but the woman in question […]

Restaurants

Apparently, This Fish Hoagie Is One of the Most Popular Sandwiches in Philly

Because tomorrow is “National Sandwich Day” (which, to be clear, isn’t a real holiday), UberEATS released its list of the most popular sandwiches on its […]

Things to Do

First Person Arts Makes It Personal (Again)

Founded in 2000, First Person Arts festival is all about the storytelling. Sometimes the shows are funny, or eye-opening, or gasp-inducing, but they always call for interesting […]

Be Well Philly

10 Vegan Comfort Foods in Philly You Need to Eat Now

Almost as soon as the temperature drops, I switch from craving a Sweetgreen salad pretty much every minute of every day to wanting thick, creamy […]

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City Life

Commuters, Beware: Schuylkill Avenue Near 30th Street to Close for 15 Months

A few months ago, we warned you that traffic would get worse near 30th Street Station – and now, we’re warning you again. PennDOT will shut down a […]

Restaurants

Head to Andy’s on South Street for Free Fried Chicken

Andy’s Chicken, one of our favorite spots for Korean fried chicken, announced this summer that they’d be opening up an outpost in Graduate Hospital. And […]

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City Life

Kenney Pushes to End SRC, Bring Local Control to Philly Schools

Mayor Jim Kenney is finally choosing a side in the debate over the contentious School Reform Commission. On Thursday, Kenney will publicly push to abolish […]