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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 […]
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 […]
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.
Wolf Urges Toomey Against Medicaid Cuts
Like a lot of people, Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf wants to get in touch with Sen. Pat Toomey. Wolf sent Toomey a letter expressing concern for the […]
Is Philly Really the Second-Best Place to Visit in the U.S.?
Remember when the New York Times placed Philly third on its list of top 2015 travel destinations? Or last year, when Lonely Planet named Philly […]
Police Detonate Chemical Explosives Found at Bucks County Home
Officers with a warrant to search a Bucks County home found something unexpected at the Ottsville property Tuesday afternoon: chemical explosives and a reserve of […]
Pa. to Establish Felony Statute for Animal Cruelty
Pennsylvania is strengthening its laws against animal cruelty. Gov. Tom Wolf will sign legislation passed unanimously by the state Senate yesterday that will increase penalties […]
Here Are Pa.’s First Permitted Medical Marijuana Growers
The Department of Health announced the recipients of the state’s first 12 permits for medical marijuana growers this afternoon. Two permits were awarded in each […]
Thomas Paine Plaza to Become 2,000-Square-Foot Urban Garden
Thomas Paine Plaza is getting a major makeover. Next summer, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society will transform the plaza into a temporary 2,000-square-foot urban garden, thanks to […]
Coca-Cola Somehow Manages to Confuse Philly and Pittsburgh
How quickly can you spot the mistake? https://twitter.com/CocaCola/status/876430688152506368 Probably faster than the Coca-Cola employee (or intern) who sent this tweet out into the unforgiving world this past […]
This Is What Marc Vetri Is Thinking When He Sees You in Line at Olive Garden
Behind the Line is Foobooz’s weekly interview series with the people who make up Philadelphia’s dynamic bar and restaurant scene. To read the previous Behind […]
Teachers Approve Contract With Philly Schools
Unionized teachers have voted overwhelmingly to approve a contract agreement with the School District of Philadelphia. The deal ends a bitter, four-year stalemate between the […]
Trinity Tuesday: Suburban Quiet in Fitler Square for $380K
Not all of the little streets in Center City are equal. Some are just more charming than others. Tryon Street, a one-block lane sandwiched between […]
When and Where (and How) to Avoid I-76 This Week
Here’s the good news: I-76 is getting repaved! If you use the highway to travel through Montgomery County between I-476 and City Avenue, expect a smoother […]
Main Line Family Launches GoFundMe to Cover Deportation Costs
Typically, when a Kickstarter or GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign lands in our inbox, it’s to raise money for underfunded schools, theater endeavors, or a band’s new […]