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Luxury Jeweler Paul Morelli Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Paul Morelli isn’t just any Philadelphia jeweler. His high-priced designs turn up in the style pages of the New York Times, which also heralded the […]

Rep. Barry J. Jozwiak / marijuana plant
City

71-Year-Old Republican Wants to Reduce Pa. Pot Penalties

If you want to look at how the debate on marijuana has shifted, just look at state Rep. Barry J. Jozwiak. Jozwiak served in the […]

Pat Toomey; Betsy DeVos
City

Despite Opposition, Pat Toomey Votes to Confirm Betsy DeVos

Despite determined constituent opposition, Pat Toomey voted on Tuesday to confirm Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education, as he repeatedly said he would. The vote […]

Carson Wentz in North Wildwood
City

Is Carson Wentz Really Buying a House in North Wildwood?

There’s an article in today’s Press of Atlantic City about the North Wildwood gateway. If you’re a lifelong shore-goer like myself, you might be interested […]

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City Life

Report: Trump Protests Cost Philly Almost $3M

The city of Philadelphia has reportedly paid almost $3M in overtime costs resulting from protests held since the inauguration of President Donald Trump. 

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City

State Lawmakers File Brief Against Soda Tax

Thirty-six state lawmakers have signed on to a brief opposing Philadelphia’s soda tax in Commonwealth Court. The Inquirer reported on Monday that the five state […]

City

It’s Official: Joe Biden Is a Penn Professor

Joe Biden is now a Penn professor. Penn officially announced on Tuesday what had been reported and rumored and talked about on an open mic […]

City Life

Philly Cop Shooting on Trump’s List of “Under-Reported” Attacks

Following a meeting yesterday during which President Donald Trump accused media outlets of failing to properly publicize terrorist attacks, the White House listed 78 incidents that it claims were “under-reported” […]

Aerial view of Pier 35 1/2, looking towards Center City
Property

Former Trump Site Becomes Turnkey Development Opportunity

Attention, developers! Shovel Ready Projects LLC has such a deal for you. It’s 2.13 acres of prime Delaware waterfront property just north of Delaware Avenue […]

Frank Wycheck
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Ex-NFL Tight End From Philly Believes He Has CTE

Frank Wycheck, a native of Northeast Philadelphia who played 11 seasons in the NFL, told a Nashville TV station he believes he has CTE. CTE, […]

Property

Trinity Tuesday: Elbow Room in Pennsport for $315K

Never judge a book by its cover. Never judge a trinity by its exterior, either. From the moment you enter into this Pennsport trinity, you’ll […]

City Life

WATCH: Naked Man Drives Allegedly Stolen Cab Through Rittenhouse Square

Philadelphia police have arrested an apparently naked man for driving an allegedly stolen taxi cab through Rittenhouse Square Park this afternoon. 

City Life

Renowned Musician Charles Cohen Must Register as a Sex Offender

Sixteen months after he was arrested in an undercover child sex sting in the Philadelphia suburbs, 71-year-old electronic music pioneer Charles Cohen has learned his […]

City Life

Penn State Student Dies After Falling at Fraternity House

A student at Pennsylvania State University died this weekend after falling at a fraternity house, according to reports. 

Paul Offit / Silent Spring
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CHOP Professor: Silent Spring Author’s Mistake Killed Millions

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia professor Paul Offit isn’t known to mince words. And so in his latest column for The Daily Beast, Offit hits a […]