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The Archdiocese Now Streams Masses on Facebook Live

With church attendance on the decline, The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is reportedly using a new tool to grow its audience: Facebook Live. Archdiocese spokesman Ken […]

City Life

Why Is Bob Brady Still in Charge?

Bob Brady, the U.S. Congressman and boss of Philadelphia’s Democratic Party, is six-foot-one and has a massive barrel chest. His head and neck are also […]

Restaurants

Where to Eat This Weekend: A Whole Pig, With a Side of Fried Chicken and Kung Fu

Now that the food hipsters have eaten all the broth bones and Jay Rayner has kneecapped Le Cinq, you’re probably looking for somewhere to eat […]

City Life

Wanna Run the PPA? Now’s Your Chance

Would you like to earn $233,677 this year? Then have we got the job for you!

City Life

Wolf: Why Hasn’t Williams Resigned by Now?

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf once again called on indicted Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams to resign today. The state Supreme Court moved to suspend Williams’s law license […]

City Life

Are You Registered to Vote in the Upcoming Pa. Primary?

It’s remarkably obvious: following President Donald Trump’s election, Philadelphians (and Americans) are becoming increasingly engaged in the political climate. Throughout the past few months, there’s been a […]

Property

It’s Hip to be Square on Avenue 30

There have been all sorts of attempts to solve the central problem of the Philadelphia row house, namely, the need to fit it into a […]

City Life

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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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 […]

City

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 […]