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Power Rangers
City Life

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 campus
City Life

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. 

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City

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 […]

Property

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

Restaurants

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 […]

Independence Mall bathrooms
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. […]

Church Walk bridge
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 […]

jefferson declaration house
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 […]