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Drone Photos Show “Trump 2020” on Top of New Comcast Tower

Although President Donald Trump‘s approval rating is hovering around just 48 percent, someone in Philly sure does like him.

City Life

Jersey Shore GOP Candidate Caught on Tape “You Should F— Me”

A Republican candidate for a New Jersey Assembly seat is taking some flak after he was caught on camera telling a woman she should sleep […]

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City Life

Here’s What a “Political Funeral” at Pat Toomey’s House Looks Like

Yes, there have been countless protests held for Sen. Pat Toomey – but today might’ve been the first time constituents ever organized a funeral for him. About 50 […]

Business

Kudos for a One-Man Community Development Corporation

For many years, the nicest building at the intersection of 40th and Chestnut streets in University City was the one with the sign reading “Chestnut […]

City Life

NFL Draft Will Cost Philly $500K

The city will shell out $500,000 for the 2017 NFL Draft Experience coming to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway this month. That’s only a fraction of the […]

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This New Podcast Will Change the Way You Think About Philly Teens

It seems that podcasts come and go from our cultural conversation. There’s no talk about them, and then something like Serial happens. Then they go […]

City Life

Philly Man Sues Amazon Over Exploding iPhone Charger

I carry one of those portable iPhone chargers around with me a lot, but now that I’ve read Julian Bradley‘s lawsuit, I’ll be sure not […]

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City Life

DNC Boost $120M Less Than Promised

The 2016 Democratic National Convention generated about $230.9 million for the city, according to the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. That’s about $120 million less than […]

Foobooz

Eat Here Now: Whetstone Tavern

A while ago (like all the way back in 2015), there were two big concepts driving new restaurant openings in Philly: the upscale neighborhood tavern […]

Property

Jawdropper of the Week: A Moderne Marvel in West Mt. Airy for $2.195M

Oh, West Mt. Airy, you’ve done it again. This handsome residence is cool and calming – and a design enthusiast’s dream come true. It’s a rare example of […]

Property

Deeper Into Bucks for a Century 21 Franchise

When opportunity knocks, you answer the door. This seems to be the motto for the team at Northeast Philly-based Century 21 Advantage Gold, the number one […]

City Life

This Rittenhouse Couple Is in Big Trouble With the IRS

UPDATE: Millstein and Halpern have entered guilty pleas in this case. Click here for the full story. With Tax Day just a few days away, […]

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City Life

City Controller: Staffing Shortage Could Cause Schools to Lose Funding

Philadelphia City Controller Alan Butkovitz issued a warning on Wednesday that some Philly schools could lose funding because of staffing shortages. First, some background: many schools […]

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City Life

SEPTA Says It’s Getting Tough on Panhandling

SEPTA officials have introduced measures that they hope will put a stop to panhandling on subways. Transit Police Chief Thomas J. Nestel said on Twitter that the […]

City Life

Disgraced Lawyer Charged With Stealing From Clients With Special Needs

We hear about bad lawyers all the time. But there are some who are so apparently scummy that they deserve their own category. Such is […]