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City Life

Wolf: I’ll Protect Medical Marijuana Patients from Jeff Sessions

Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf isn’t happy with a letter that surfaced this week from Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The letter, which Sessions sent to congressional leaders […]

City Life

Pa. Senate Passes Bill That Would Keep Philly From Taxing Plastic Bags

A bill that would forbid regulations on plastic bag sales across the state will make its way to Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk this week. The Pa. […]

Restaurants

Great Expectations: Co-Op Reviewed

Here’s the thing that bothers me most about Co-Op, the restaurant inside the new Study hotel in University City. When I sit here and try […]

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City Life

Federal Judge Finds 6 DNC Protesters Guilty of Trespassing

A federal judge has found six protesters guilty of trespassing an eight-foot security fence at the Democratic National Convention last summer. 

Property

Jawdropper of the Week: A Real Showcase Home in Society Hill for $2.5M

Ever wanted to live in a real designer showcase home? If you have, we’ve got one for you this week. This home on Front Street […]

Property

1911 Walnut to Be Mixed-Use, Mixed-Income Project

Southern Land Company appeared before the City Planning Commission today with a revised version of its proposed apartment tower on the last piece of open […]

City Life

Prepare for a Slew of Street Closures in Philly

You might want to think ahead if you’re planning to drive anywhere in Philly this weekend. Four events will prompt street closures (five if you count […]

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City Life

Philly Soda Tax Upheld by Commonwealth Court

Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court voted today to uphold Philadelphia’s soda tax. It’s the second legal win for the city since the American Beverage Association and local retailers […]

City Life

Pedestrian Dead After Minivan Jumps Curb, Hits Two in Center City

A pedestrian who was injured by a minivan that jumped a curb in Center City on Tuesday has died. The incident occurred near the intersection of 16th Street […]

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City Life

Montco Man Charged With Forcibly Kissing Woman in Wawa Parking Lot

A Montgomery County man has been charged with forcibly kissing a woman in a Wawa parking lot. The incident allegedly occurred on April 12th at the […]

Property

First-Time Find: Contemporary Glam in Fairmount for $282.5K

You want it all — and we totally understand. You want to entertain and live a life of luxury, but as a first-time buyer, breaking […]

Restaurants

Here’s How You Can Get Drunk on a Boat in Philly

See that ship up there? That’s the Spirit of Philadelphia. And it has seen some shit. Now, I’m just guessing here, because I’ve never been […]

Restaurants

Newbold Wants to Show Off How Good It Is at Food and Drink

Blues, beer and BBQ. Could there be three more summery words? And this weekend, on Saturday, June 17, all three of them will be in […]

City Life

The Best Reactions to Philly’s Tuesday Heat Wave

It’s a scorcher, folks. Today’s the third (and final) day of an excessive heat wave that brought highs in the 90s, a heat advisory until […]

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City Life

Where to Keep Cool in Philly

It’s not officially summer, but it sure feels like it. Maybe the 90-plus-degree heat wave is welcomed by some, but for others, it marks the return of sticky, sweaty, […]