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Real People Review: Metallica in Philadelphia
On Friday night, Metallica played Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, their first appearance in the city since 2009. Instead of sending a music critic to […]
The No-Bullshit Guide to the 2017 Philadelphia Primary
Do you loathe that Attorney General Jeff Sessions is doubling down on the War on Drugs? Are you glad he’s finally restoring law and order to the […]
Endorsements in the Philly District Attorney Primary
The Pennsylvania primary is just about here. Endorsements can influence elections and reveal a lot about candidates, so we’ve compiled an ongoing list of who supports whom in […]
What’s Pat Toomey Hiding From?
It’s early April, and Pat Toomey is hosting a town hall. Well, that’s not quite true. It’s a telephone town hall — a glorified conference […]
One of Us: Conservative Firebrand Christine Flowers
My name is … Christine Marie Rachael Flowers. That’s my confirmation name. My mom got the idea crossing the Christina River. I’m glad it wasn’t […]
The Best Thing That Happened This Week: The Awakening of Aaron Altherr
Some weeks are so full of hope and wonder that we have a hard time choosing amongst all the Best Things That Happen. Then there […]
Doobie’s Shut Down by the City
If you’re thinking of heading to Doobie’s after work for a cold one, think again: The city has shut down the popular neighborhood tavern at […]
43 New Townhouses Coming to Northern Liberties
This landed in the Property inbox a few days ago: an announcement from PRDC Properties that it would soon begin work on a 43-unit townhouse […]
18th Street Bridge Over I-676 to Close for an Entire Year
Here’s some bad news for your Friday: the 18th Street Bridge – the one that crosses over I-676 in Center City – is going to close. […]
Where To Eat This Weekend: Rainy Day Plans
So you’ve made it through another week. Congratulations! You should celebrate by having something awesome to eat. And if you’re looking for suggestions, we’ve got […]
6 Montco Correctional Officers Charged With Assaulting Prisoners
Six correctional officers at a Montgomery County jail have been charged in two alleged assaults that investigators say took place in February. Montgomery County District […]
Modern Tradition in Graduate Hospital for $739K
Its mansard roof may be missing, but on the outside, this newly rebuilt Graduate Hospital townhome harmonizes nicely with its Second Empire neighbors both with […]
Philly DNC Host Committee Gave Out $1 Million in Staff, Volunteer Bonuses
The Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention handed out about $1 million in bonus checks to staff and volunteers after the event […]
Judge Orders Prosecutors to Charge Driver in Amtrak Derailment
A Philadelphia judge has ordered prosecutors to file charges against the driver in the 2015 Amtrak derailment – just days after the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office […]
What $500K Will Buy You in Germantown
Germantown, as its friends and admirers know, is surprisingly diverse from a socioeconomic standpoint. Pockets of poverty and areas of affluence can be found cheek-by-jowl […]