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City Life

Police Offering $5,000 Reward for Info on “Kill a Cop” Graffiti

Vandals spray-paint anti-police graffiti on pillars in Point Breeze: https://t.co/n1LQWBa67M pic.twitter.com/WYCHEfkGxn — NBC10 Philadelphia (@NBCPhiladelphia) July 25, 2017 Philadelphia police are offering a $5,000 reward […]

City Life

Police Arrest Climbers on Top of Ben Franklin Bridge

This is a developing story. Check back for more information. Police conducted a high-altitude arrest early this morning after two people climbed on top of […]

Property

Trinity Tuesday: A Home with a View in Fitler Square for $269K

A charming trinity with historic appeal, hardwood floors, a fireplace, huge master bedroom and exposed brick (our favorite!) sounds too good to be true, right?! […]

City Life

Report: Pa. Woman Legislators More Effective at Passing Laws

A new report claims that Pennsylvania’s woman legislators are more effective at passing laws. Researchers at the Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics at Chatham University found […]

City Life

Abby Rosenquist Is First Woman to Win Helium’s Philly’s Phunniest

Every year for the last twelve years, Helium Comedy Club has hosted Philly’s Phunniest contest, a weeks-long elimination-style stand-up comedy competition. And every year, the […]

Restaurants

Monday Morning TL;DR: This Is the Most Hated Restaurant in America

Happy Monday, everyone. If you’ve found your way here yet again, it’s probably because you want to know about deadly summer margaritas, How Hunter Thompson […]

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City Life

Monstrous 926-Pound Mako Shark Caught Off N.J. Coast

Fishermen reeled in the largest shark in New Jersey history this past weekend: a 12-foot, 926-pound mako shark caught in North Jersey’s Hudson Canyon. 

City Life

I Went to See Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo On Friday Night

“Can I talk about the baby that died at birth?” Of all of the shows that have taken place inside the Borgata’s Event Center over […]

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City Life

When to Avoid I-76 and I-95 This Week

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has scheduled several restrictions for I-76, I-95 and Front Street this week. PennDOT workers will conduct bridge inspections. Here’s the schedule […]

City Life

The Best Thing That Happened This Week: Roaches Took a Giant Step Toward World Domination

Restaurants

Where To Eat This Weekend: Pizza When You Least Expect It

Congratulations! You’ve survived another week. And if yours has been anything like mine, you need a pizza, a milkshake and a stiff drink–though maybe not […]

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City Life

Drexel Frat Sued by Parents of Son Severely Injured in Fight

Parents of a former Drexel University student have sued several fraternity members at the school whom they say failed to call for help when their […]

City Life

Philly’s Biggest Trump Supporter Is 12 — and the Russians Love Him

Most 12-year-old boys are spending the summer at camp, playing with their friends, or sitting in front of the Xbox all day. But not Cole […]

City Life

Portions of Girard and Ridge Avenues to Close for Construction

SEPTA will close portions of Girard and Ridge avenues next week for construction. The closures are part of a trolley track replacement project. Here are […]

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City Life

AG Jeff Sessions Will Speak in Philly Friday Morning

Attorney General Jeff Sessions will speak about sanctuary cities and violent crime in Philly Friday morning. Sessions is scheduled to address law enforcement agencies at 11 a.m. at […]