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Republicans Push to Challenge Write-In Win in 197th
A special election to fill a seat in the state House of Representatives on Tuesday took a surprising turn: voters in the 197th District in […]
The New York Times Called Our Mayor “David Kenney”
It’s just a small error. But, geeze, what an error! The New York Times today wrote about the indictment of Seth Williams, and the article […]
Lower Merion Girls Attacked While Walking to Rita’s Water Ice in Philly
Monday was the first day of spring, and so, as has become an annual tradition, Rita’s locations all over were giving away free water ice. […]
Philly D.A. Seth Williams Pleads Not Guilty to Corruption Charges
Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams has pleaded not guilty to 23 corruption charges, including wire fraud, extortion, the use of interstate facilities to promote bribery and […]
Student Sues Pa. School Over Transgender Bathroom Policy
A student has sued a Pennsylvania school district over a bathroom policy that allows transgender students to use the facility of their choice.
Hard Hat Tour: Vue32, the Building
When we checked out the Vue32 project ten months ago, it was only barely rising from a hole in the ground. It’s progressed quite nicely since […]
A Likely First: Write-In Candidate Wins Special Election in North Philly
In what very well may be a first for Philadelphia, a write-in candidate will claim victory in yesterday’s special election to fill a vacant seat in the state […]
Taste Test: We Tried Starbucks’ New Avocado Spread
Here in Be Well Philly Land, avocado is life (see our Instagram for proof). So, when we caught wind of an organic avocado spread landing at Starbucks, we knew […]
I Love My Job: Actor-Composer Turned Realtor James Sugg
Not many actors get rave reviews from the New York Times, and we’re pretty sure there’s only one such actor who now has a career […]
Seven Women Say They Were Drugged at Popular South Philly Bar
UPDATE: The Philadelphia Police Department has launched an investigation into these drugging claims at the Dolphin. For the full story, click here. ORIGINAL: Heather DeRussy […]
The Zitner’s Factory Might House a Weed-Growing Facility
Philadelphia approved zoning permits for seven proposed medical marijuana sites yesterday, Philly.com reports. One of them stands out: a potential marijuana-growing facility that would be […]
From the Archives: Our Exit Interview With Chuck Barris
With news that Chuck Barris has died, we delved into the archives to find this amusing interview that Barris did with former Philly Mag writer […]
Hard Hat Tour: 1423 N. Myrtlewood Street
Most of the news you read on real estate and development sites like this one focuses on multi-unit projects that often take up the entire […]
Here’s What You’ll Be Eating When Harp & Crown Launches Weekend Brunch
There are two big changes coming to Michael Schulson’s Harp & Crown in the next couple weeks. First, the restaurant will no longer be serving […]
Pizzeria Vetri Square Pie Is Closing, Will Re-Open As A Normal Pizzeria Vetri
Marc Vetri‘s experiment in square pizzas–thick-crust, Roman-style pizza al taglio–lasted about six months. Opening in October in conjunction with the Urban Outfitters (who owns the […]