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In the Trump Era, Voter Turnout Skyrockets in Philly’s District Attorney Race

Voter turnout was 69 percent higher in Philadelphia on Tuesday than in the last district attorney’s race in 2013 — and all of the ballots haven’t been counted […]

Things to Do

11 Things to Do in Movies, Comedy, Theater, Zines and Books.

Freedom Shorts XVII @ PhilaMOCA & Trocadero | Wednesday & Sunday, November 8 & 12 Two nights packed with screenings of short works by filmmakers […]

City Life

Remembering the Late, Great Roy Halladay

The unexpected death of former Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay on Tuesday sent shockwaves throughout Philadelphia, the entire baseball community and all of those whose lives […]

Restaurants

Craft Hall and Lost Bread Co. Are Popping Up at City Hall For the Holidays

Craft Hall, Avram Hornik’s new beer, bread, and BBQ spot, is slated to open in Northern Liberties in Fall 2018. But from November 24th through […]

Restaurants

Marc Vetri Is Opening a Restaurant in Vegas

This post has been updated. The Vetri Family empire has been expanding outside of the Philly area ever since Marc Vetri sold the company to […]

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City Life

Against Philly’s Wishes, Pa. Inches Toward Property Tax Reform

Those who exercised their democratic right in Pennsylvania yesterday had the chance to answer the following ballot question: Shall the Pennsylvania Constitution be amended to permit the […]

City Life

Democrat Rebecca Rhynhart Easily Wins City Controller Election

It wasn’t even close: Democrat Rebecca Rhynhart defeated Republican Mike Tomlinson in Tuesday’s city controller election 82 percent to 18 percent, with 93 percent of precincts reporting. Rhynhart is the first woman in the […]

City Life

“Completely Unelectable” Progressive Larry Krasner Wins DA’s Race

At 9 a.m. this morning, Arlene Wilson was nervous. The South Philadelphia resident wanted Larry Krasner, the Democrat running for district attorney, to win. But even though registered Democrats outnumber […]

City Life

Roy Halladay, Former Phillies Pitcher, Confirmed Dead in Plane Crash

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The sheriff of Pasco County, Florida, has confirmed that former Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay died after […]

City Life

City Nixes Plans for Columbus Boulevard “Super Wawa”

The guy who constructed and ultimately sold his controlling interest in Schmidt’s Commons to Donald Trump’s son-in-law (I still call it the Piazza, by the […]

Restaurants

Sneak Preview: December Classes at COOK

You know what makes an excellent holiday gift for the serious eater in your life? Tickets to classes at COOK. And here’s some good news. […]

Things to Do

Moms Who Strip: Pregnant Women Do Burlesque at Franky Bradley’s

Popular Gayborhood bar Franky Bradley’s hosts a lot of burlesque shows, but this weekend, they’ve got something completely different in store for audiences. On Sunday, […]

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City Life

The Philly Doctors Who Will Soon Be Able to Recommend Medical Marijuana

Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program is moving along. Just last week, we told you the state had launched its patients and caregivers registry, meaning that you are […]

Restaurants

Jose Garces Is Going to Open Another Buena Onda at the King of Prussia Mall

Buena Onda, Garces Group’s fast-caj taqueria modeled after seafood shacks on the Baja peninsula, is close to opening its second location in the King of Prussia Mall, smack […]

Business

Philly’s Snarky Tea Just Won Big on Shark Tank

Another Philadelphia company is about to experience the ever-welcome Shark Tank bump. On Sunday, Snarky Tea founder Jenni-Lyn Williams struck a $150,000 deal on the […]