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Philly School District Plans to Hire 1,000 Teachers
The Philadelphia School District plans to bring in 1,000 new teachers for the 2017-18 school year – and it launched a 12-week, $160,000 hiring campaign to reach that […]
Want To Hang Out With Jose Garces This Afternoon?
Because you can. See, he’s taste-testing today at Estudio–the Garces Group test kitchen attached to his new restaurant, 24–and it seems he has a couple […]
Jawdropper of the Week: Live Like Royalty in Rittenhouse for $4.99M
It seems that futuristically modern homes are all the buzz lately. So, when we stumbled across this historically exquisite townhome in Rittenhouse Square, we were both refreshed […]
After Backlash From City, Temple Pauses Meal-Plan Increase
Officials at Temple University have walked back plans for a steep hike on meal-plan rates, which they claimed was a direct effect of the city’s […]
Sunday Dinners For Two At Bufad
Bufad has always been a solid place for the Spring Garden neighbors to pick up Roman and Neapolitan pizzas, snacks, the occasional pasta like hand-cut […]
Sixers Minor League Team to Wear Power Rangers Jerseys
Hey kids! Remember the Power Rangers? Well now they’re back, in a new film coming out later this month. And the merchandising tie-ins are already […]
Penn, Temple Climb in U.S. News 2018 Grad Program Rankings
U.S. News and World Report has released its 2018 graduate program rankings, and several universities in and around Philadelphia have climbed up the list.
Are We Really Going to Call the New Gallery “FOP”?
Today’s Inquirer has an update on the renovation of The Gallery. The Fashion Outlets of Philadelphia — the “at Market East” has been dropped from the […]
Another Upgrade In the Works for The Wissahickon
Another sign of the slow-motion transformation of the rental property market in Germantown is the just-concluded sale of The Wissahickon, a landmark apartment building at […]
Here’s When (and Where) to Look at Cherry Blossoms This Year
It’s almost spring. That means it’s almost cherry blossom season – and THAT means that soon enough, you should make your way to Fairmount Park to take […]
The 2017 James Beard Awards Finalists Have Been Announced
We were feeling pretty good when the nominations came out for the 2017 James Beard Awards. Philly had 20 chefs, restaurants and restaurateurs make the […]
Nooooo: Trump’s Hiring Freeze Shut Down the Best Bathroom in the City for Runners
I’ve fallen off a bit recently, but I do like to run. And one of my favorite runs is the Ben Franklin Bridge. It’s challenging. […]
Anti-Religious Group Fighting Proposed Villanova Bridge
Last month Radnor Township approved a new pedestrian bridge over Lancaster Avenue that Villanova wants to build. The bridge design has proven controversial due to […]
New PPA Director Hires Daughter’s Roommate
Clarena Tolson, the recently-appointed executive director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority, has reportedly made 12 new hires – and among them is her daughter’s roommate.
Philadelphia’s Police Union Endorses Rich Negrin for District Attorney
Philadelphia’s police union has picked a favorite in the Democratic primary for district attorney: Richard Negrin. “Rich gets what it takes to keep our city […]