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City Life

Eagles Fans Drowned Out Home Crowd in California

The Chargers belong in San Diego. Just ask FOX Sports commentator Mark Schlereth, who repeatedly slipped up during yesterday’s broadcast of the Eagles game and […]

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City Life

Bob Casey Urges Stricter Gun Control in Wake of Vegas Massacre

Politicians at both the state and local levels have offered their condolences in response to last night’s tragedy in Las Vegas, the deadliest mass shooting […]

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City Life

Black Lives Matter Activists Protest Fundraiser for Cop Who Shot David Jones

Protesters gathered on Sunday outside Philly’s Fraternal Order of Police union in Northeast Philly, where officers held a fundraiser for Ryan Pownall, the now-suspended policeman who […]

City Life

Police Investigating Baby Found in Trash Bag in Rhawnhurst

Philly police are investigating after a baby was found dead in a trash bag on Sunday in a Rhawnhurst home. Police said they received a […]

City Life

Four Philly Sports Classics From Completely Forgettable Teams

We get it: It’s tough to get stoked about Philly sports right now. (Sorry, Sixers; “potential” isn’t technically exciting.) But remember, even a so-so squad […]

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Where to Eat This Weekend: A Whole New Thing

We know it can be tough. The weekend is here. But this city is so full of bars and restaurants that it can sometime be […]

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City Life

Center City Realtor Charged With Murdering Her Boyfriend in Fishtown

A 37-year-old Center City realtor has been charged with murdering her boyfriend in Fishtown earlier this week. Jeanette B. Wakefield, of the 1000 block of […]

Property

These Are the 10 Most Affordable Homes in Graduate Hospital

Our survey of affordable homes in hot neighborhoods continues this week with a stop in one of the first of the neighborhoods outside Center City […]

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How Many Snakes Would It Take to Make You Leave Your Favorite Philly Restaurant?

I have been bitten by one snake in my life. It’s an embarrassing story, and not really germane to the discussion we’re about to have […]

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City Life

Councilman: Police Failed to Evict Squatter in Pastor’s Home for Months

Republican City Councilman David Oh wants to crack down on “squatters.” Oh has proposed legislation that would establish rules for how the city handles squatters, […]

City Life

Man Stabbed to Death Outside Free Library in Center City

This is a developing news story. Check back for more information. A man was stabbed to death on Friday morning outside the Free Library of […]

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City Life

Steve Bannon Endorses Pennsylvania’s Trump-Loving Gubernatorial Candidate

A two-hour plane ride with Steve Bannon left state Sen. Scott Wagner feeling “emboldened” last weekend — and apparently earned the gubernatorial hopeful an endorsement. Wagner, the York […]

City Life

ICE Arrests 107 Immigrants in Philly This Week During “Operation Safe City”

Ever since Donald Trump took control of the White House, there have been frequent rumors of large-scale ICE raids in Philadelphia — rumors that have […]

City Life

Why You Shouldn’t Be So Quick to Judge Philly ‘Scrappers’ Digging for Trash

“Did someone catch him doing it? If so did they break his hands? I sure hope so.” “There are soooo many lately.” “He’s up too […]

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City Life

Asplundh Tree Company to Pay $95M in Undocumented Workers Case

Willow Grove-based Asplundh Tree Expert pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges of illegally recruiting, hiring and employing undocumented immigrants. The massive company agreed to pay […]