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Trump’s Hiring Freeze Closes Notable Historical Sites
President Donald Trump’s hiring freeze on most federal jobs has led to the closure of several notable historical sites in Philadelphia.
Temple University Blames Steep Meal Plan Hike on Soda Tax
Temple University officials plan to raise board rates by 4.8 percent for 2017-18 – and they say the soda tax is to blame. The Inquirer reports […]
First-Time Find: A Craftsman With Character in Fox Chase for $234.9K
City living and personal space are not exactly synonymous phrases – but for this Fox Chase home, they just might be. Nestled on a quiet street […]
Heaviest Snow Ever? We Put It to the Test
Philly, we love you. If you’re not complaining about getting too much snow, you’re complaining that we didn’t get nearly as much snow as was […]
Fried Chicken and Cider Tonight (And Every Tuesday) At Prohibition Taproom
Okay, so this whole snow thing? Seems like it’s pretty much done. Hopefully, you all had an awesome snow day. But now, it’s time to […]
A Majority of SEPTA Bus Routes Are Suspended
SEPTA has suspended all but 35 of its bus routes due to the winter storm today, general manager Jeff Knueppel said at a press conference […]
More Than 100 Bodies Found at Old City Construction Site
More than 100 bodies have reportedly been excavated from an Old City construction site where workers first unearthed a coffin last week. The construction site, soon to […]
Why Do You People Hate Meteorologists So Much?
As Stella makes its way out of the Philadelphia area, a lot of people are pissed. Pissed that they’re stuck in the house with their […]
The D.A. Candidate Who Threw His Hat in the Ring at the Last Possible Second
Jack O’Neill kicked off his campaign for district attorney at the last possible minute. Literally. The first time the 35-year-old Democrat was described as a candidate […]
New Senior Tower Owner to Residents: “Get Out (More)!”
The building that opened 50 years ago as the Sidney Hillman Apartments at 22nd and Ludlow streets has a new name, a new owner and […]
Educational Programming and Vegan Food at South Philly Barbacoa
South Philly Barbacoa has always been about more than just tacos. One of the most openly political restaurants in the city, owners Ben Miller and […]
For Those of You Who Are Bummed We’re Not Getting a Blizzard
It should have been Philly’s snowstorm of the year – maybe even decade. But let’s face it, Winter Storm Stella is turning out to be a […]
So, Wait, Does Urban Outfitters Really Not Have an HR Department?
Last week, we told you about a controversial flex-time policy change at Urban Outfitters that had outraged some of the parents who worked there. The […]
The Cosby Jury Will Come From the Other Side of the State
Commonwealth v. Bill Cosby will be heard in front of a jury from around Pittsburgh. Last month, a court ruled that the jury for Bill […]
Here’s a Handy List of Helpful Contacts for Winter Storm Stella
Winter Storm Stella is here, and it’s shaping up to be a little more substantial than the flurry-storm duds we’ve experienced so far this winter – […]