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City Life

UD Cuts Ties With Prof Who Said Otto Warmbier Got “What He Deserved”

The University of Delaware says it will not rehire a professor who said Otto Warmbier – an American student who died after being imprisoned during a trip […]

Foobooz

Monday Morning TL;DR: New York Is Over

Yeah. Over. There always comes a moment in any movement, any scene, where the core dissolves and begins to spread. Think rap music and punk rock. […]

Property

How A Piece of the Mediterranean Landed in South Kensington

Painter Jeannie DeCarlo, says broker Stephanie Somers, is “a tough lady. It’s hard to get her to laugh. But when she does, you know you’ve […]

City Life

PPD Searching for Hit-And-Run Driver Who Sped Through Crime Scene

Philadelphia police are looking for a driver who forced several officers to jump to safety as he sped through a crime scene early Monday morning in Juniata Park. 

City Life

The Best Thing That Happened This Week: Yadier Molina’s Moment of Grace

Foobooz

Where To Eat This Weekend: From Philly to the Shore

You’ve made it to Friday. You should celebrate. And whether you’re staying in town this weekend or headed down the Shore, we’ve got suggestions whether […]

Foobooz

12 Restaurants You’ll Actually Enjoy Dining at With Your Kids

Going out to eat with the entire family can be tough. High chairs, crayons, mac-and-cheese–these seem to be the hallmarks of what most people look […]

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City Life

Deer Rescued From Delaware River Near Penn’s Landing

Philadelphia police rescued a deer in the Delaware River Thursday evening. According to CBS3, officers with the department’s Marine Unit spotted the deer stuck in a […]

City Life

Wolf to Veto Bill That Would Keep Philly From Taxing Plastic Bags

Gov. Tom Wolf said he will veto a bill that would prevent Philly and other municipalities from taxing plastic bags. The bill, which passed the […]

City Life

City Council Approves Major Reinvestment in Philly Neighborhoods

Philadelphia City Council has approved Mayor Jim Kenney’s ambitious plan to reinvest in Philly’s public spaces. Rebuild, also known as Rebuilding Community Infrastructure, would allocate […]

City Life

Toomey Led the Push for the Senate Bill’s Deep Medicaid Cuts

Senate Republicans unveiled their version of a bill that would repeal the Affordable Care Act today—and behind that legislation is Pennsylvania’s own Sen. Pat Toomey. […]

City Life

Kenney Will Sign Bill Prompted by Gayborhood Racism Complaints Into Law

After unanimously passing out of City Council in May, today Mayor Jim Kenney will sign into law an anti-discrimination bill introduced by Councilman Derek Green […]

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City Life

PPD: Repo Man Towed Car With Sleeping Seven-Year-Old Inside

Philadelphia Police are investigating an odd incident that occurred early Thursday morning involving a repo man. Police say the repo man, identified as Carmino Giannone, attempted […]

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City Life

Hundreds of Federal Employees to Protest Proposed Funding Cuts

Hundreds of federal employees are expected to protest President Donald Trump’s proposed funding cuts in Philadelphia today. A local chapter of the American Federation of Government […]

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City Life

Teachers’ Contract Could Mean 3,800 Layoffs or 16 Percent Property Tax Hike

The School Reform Commission voted earlier this week to approve a contract between the School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers.