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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 – […]
This Is Our First Big Winter Storm Without KYW’s School Closing Numbers
I grew up in the city, so I didn’t have a school number when I was a little kid. But when the snow started falling […]
Here’s the Latest Update on Winter Storm Stella
She’s here. The potentially “life-threatening” Winter Storm Stella rolled in overnight, and the snow, sleet, hail and wind will continue throughout the day. Here’s a […]
Trinity Tuesday: Young at Heart in Manayunk for $275K
It’s not often that a trinity is this new. Rebuilt only ten years ago, it is quite certainly a baby compared to its counterparts. But […]
Hard Hat Tour: The Parish House
“God is in the details.” —Ludwig Mies van der Rohe God, then, continues to make his presence felt throughout the building that began life in 1912 […]
Town Solves Snowstorm Savesies Problem With $1,000 Fines
Any time there is a snowstorm in Philadelphia, the Great Savesies Debate erupts in densely populated neighborhoods like South Philadelphia, where parking is scarce. But […]
SEPTA Just Released a Snowstorm Plan
SEPTA has released a transportation plan for tomorrow ahead of the impending winter storm Stella. If you rely on public transportation, here’s what you need to know […]