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Protesters
City Life

Pa. Senate Bill Would Force Protesters to Pay for Rallies

A Pa. Senate bill introduced earlier this month would force some protesters to foot the bill for costs connected to rallies. Under state Senate bill 754, protesters who […]

City Life

82 Hate Incidents Have Been Reported in Philly Since November

The nation has seen an uptick in reported hate crimes since the election of President Donald Trump, according to organizations like the nonprofit Southern Poverty Law Center. […]

Restaurants

Need a Restaurant Job? Foobooz Is Here To Help

Philly’s restaurant industry is booming. Weirdly, one of the most common complaints I hear when I’m out talking to chefs and restaurateurs is about the […]

richard spencer, penn state
City Life

Penn State: Richard Spencer Is Not Welcome to Speak Here

Pennsylvania State University will not allow Richard Spencer to speak on its campus. In a statement released on Tuesday, the university said Spencer’s presence would […]

snowden, free library
City Life

Edward Snowden Will Make an Appearance at the Free Library

Edward Snowden is (kind of) coming the Free Library next month. The whistleblower and former CIA employee will appear via live closed-circuit video link – […]

Property

The Bridge on Race, Ready for Its Closeup

When last we looked in on The Bridge on Race, the bold apartment building at the northwest corner of 2nd and Race streets, most of […]

Norristown High-Speed Line train
City Life

More Than 40 Injured in SEPTA Crash in Upper Darby

This is a developing story. Check back for more information. More than 40 people were injured when a SEPTA train crashed early Tuesday morning at […]

Property

Trinity Tuesday: Double Feature in Queen Village for $465K

Love city living but hate city noise? Love the charm of a classic colonial trinity, but want more space? This week’s featured trinity has your […]

Restaurants

Tria Fitler Square Announces Its Last Day

Monday, August 28. That’s going to be the final night of business for Tria Fitler Square. But rather than making it a sad occasion, owner […]

Restaurants

Photographic Proof that People Are Disgusting in Restaurants

Usually, when a restaurant uses the phrase “under the table,” it’s to refer to the common practice of paying employees in cash, off the books. […]

City Life

Police Say Lipsticked Man in SUV Tried to Abduct Kid in South Philly

The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect in an attempted abduction in South Philadelphia.

City Life

Maybe the Solution to the Frank Rizzo Statue Problem Is a Frank Rizzo Museum

While protesters around the country have been calling for the removal of monuments to the Confederacy, those in Philadelphia have their sights set on a […]

when philly pools open, public pools
City Life

So Long, Summer: Philly Pools Are Already Closing

It feels like just yesterday we told you Philly public pools were open. And now, two months after swimming season kicked off, we’re lamenting its end. […]

Restaurants

Here’s How Beer Can Boost Your Creativity

So here we are. Yet another Monday morning. And if you’ve found your way here, it’s probably because you want to see why everyone is […]

eclipse
City Life

Stop Waiting in Line for Eclipse Glasses

The much-anticipated solar eclipse will take place just hours from now. Maybe you planned ahead and got some coveted eclipse glasses weeks ago. Maybe you […]