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Be Well Philly

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. […]

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City

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 […]

City Life

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. 

City Life

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 […]

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City Life

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. 

City Life

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 […]

Property

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

Restaurants

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 […]

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City

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 […]

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City Life

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

Property

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 […]

Restaurants

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 […]