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South Jersey’s Mario Tobia Is America’s Top Blind Golfer

Imagine yourself standing on the uneven green of a meticulously manicured golf course, the soft turf giving slightly beneath each step of your spikes, the smell […]

Restaurants

Eat Here Now: SuGa

I did not like SuGa when I reviewed it almost a year ago. I gave the place a single star and described it as, in part, […]

City Life

DA’s Office Won’t Charge Driver in Amtrak Derailment

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office will not charge Brandon Bostian, the engineer who was driving Amtrak Train 188 when it derailed in 2015, killing eight […]

City Life

If Lauren Boggi Owed You Money, You’re Definitely Not Getting It Back

Less than four months since we first told you that Lithe Method founder Lauren Boggi had suddenly shuttered her fitness studios and declared bankruptcy after […]

City Life

Pa. Senate Committee Advances Bill That Would Limit Wolf’s Economic Power

A Pennsylvania Senate Committee has approved a bill that would limit Gov. Tom Wolf‘s – and future governors’ – economic power. Senate Bill 561, introduced […]

City Life

Drexel Suspends Frat Amid Sexual Assault Investigation

This is a developing story. Check back for more information. Drexel University has suspended a fraternity under investigation amid two sexual assault allegations. The university has […]

City Life

The PPA Wants to Put Billboards in Neighborhood Lots – and Neighbors Aren’t Happy

The Philadelphia Parking Authority wants to install 45 billboards in neighborhood parking lots – but community members and activists aren’t happy with the plans. More than […]

Property

Trinity Tuesday: Huge and Historic in Old City for $750K

A trinity house in Elfreth’s Alley? It doesn’t get much more Philadelphian than that. This expanded trinity maintains plenty of its traditional elements, most notably […]

City Life

DA Candidate El-Shabazz Was Sued in 2010 for Not Paying Daughters’ Springside Tuition

From the very start, Tariq El-Shabazz’s campaign for district attorney has been clouded by stories about his money troubles. A few days before the Democrat officially jumped into the race, Philly.com reported […]

City Life

Deadline Nears for Endangerment Charges to Be Filed Against Amtrak Engineer

It’s been almost two years since Amtrak train 188 derailed, killing eight and injuring more than 200. Just before the crash, Amtrak engineer Brandon Bostian had […]

City Life

Report: Philly Sees Drop in Election Board Candidates

There are many ways to get involved in the age of President Donald Trump. One option – a crucial one – would be to run for […]

City Life

David Magerman Sues Breitbart Billionaire and Donald Trump Pal Bob Mercer

Much has been written about Robert Mercer, the secretive New York hedge fund billionaire who has thrown lots of money at right-wing news outlet Breitbart […]

City Life

Wolf Pushes to Revoke License of Berks County Immigration Detention Center

Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration is attempting to revoke the license of a controversial Pennsylvania immigration detention center. The contentious Berks County Residential Center, located about […]

Property

Common Threads in This Year’s Rouse Award Residential Finalists

The Urban Land Institute Philadelphia District Council announced the finalists for this year’s Willard G. “Bill” Rouse Awards for Excellence last week, and five of […]

Restaurants

Monday Morning TL;DR: Caffeinated Bagels? Pickle Juice Soda?!

Happy Monday, everyone! If you’ve found your way here this morning it’s probably because you’re wondering about caffeinated bagels, what’s wrong with the English (this […]