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The KKK Is Planning a Cross-Burning Rally in Lancaster This Weekend

A chapter of the Ku Klux Klan is planning to hold a cross-burning rally in Lancaster County this Saturday. The East Coast Knights of the True […]

Restaurants

On Island Time: Poi Dog Reviewed

Until recently, Philly had only one real option when it came to Hawaiian food: the Poi Dog truck run by partners Kiki Aranita and Chris […]

Property

Jawdropper of the Week: Modern Luxury on Rittenhouse Square for $2.795M

Once upon a time I died and went to heaven … real estate heaven, that is. Regardless, I imagine the two to be fairly similar—fun, […]

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City Life

Bernie Sanders Is Very, Very Happy About Larry Krasner’s Win

Philly progressives have been on cloud nine since the city chose civil rights lawyer Larry Krasner as its Democratic district attorney candidate. Apparently, Vermont Sen. Bernie […]

City Life

Wolf Bashes Healthcare Bill in Letter to White House

Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf is urging the White House not to embrace the American Health Care Act – legislation that would repeal and replace major […]

Be Well Philly

Summer Survival Guide: 15 Spots to Get Dairy-Free Vegan Ice Cream in Philly

Get ready, folks! Today and tomorrow are going to be hot, hot, hot. With temperatures landing in the 90s, we have to prepare the only […]

Property

First-Time Find: Upgraded in East Mt. Airy for $255K

The sunny streets of upper East Mt. Airy are filled with beautifully maintained homes that make great first rungs on the homeownership ladder. This is […]

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City Life

Mass Delays on SEPTA Regional Rail

All SEPTA Regional Rail lines were experiencing delays of up to 45 minutes as of noon today. The transportation organization reported overhead wires issues around […]

Property

New City Initiative Seeks to Clear Home Repair Assistance Backlog

This afternoon, in front of a modest rowhome in Olney, Mayor Jim Kenney, City Council President Darrell Clarke, City Council member Cherelle Parker (D-9th District) […]

City Life

Did Trump Bring Philly to the Polls — and Help Elect Larry Krasner?

It could have been the competitive Philly district attorney race. Maybe November’s election was still fresh in our heads (call it the Trump effect), or perhaps […]

City Life

Progressive Firebrand Larry Krasner Wins District Attorney Primary

Democrat Larry Krasner, a firebrand criminal defense attorney who has never worked a day in his life as a prosecutor, won the district attorney primary […]

City Life

Rebecca Rhynhart Unseats Incumbent City Controller Alan Butkovitz

Democrat Rebecca Rhynhart defeated incumbent city controller Alan Butkovitz in an upset victory on Tuesday, earning 58 percent of the vote with 90 percent of precincts reporting. Rhynhart’s success in […]

Business

Wawa Coming to East Market

Remember when Wawa stores were thick on the ground all over Center City and adjacent neighborhoods? Looks like they will be once again, for this […]

Property

The Gershman Y Wins Historic Protection

A prominent South Broad Street landmark that now serves two purposes has been added to Philadelphia’s historic register over the objections of its owner. Liz […]

City Life

LISTEN: Bill Cosby’s Interview With Michael Smerconish on Sirius Radio

Bill Cosby doesn’t give interviews every day. In fact, he almost never gives an interview these days thanks to the litany of sexual assault allegations […]