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New Child Porn Charge for Former City Employee on House Arrest

Since his arrest last summer on computer-related child porn charges, former city employee Grant Shea has had a pretty easy time of things. Scheduled to […]

Foobooz

Eat This Now: Royal Sushi and Izakaya’s “Industry” Chirashi

You know what’s cool about Royal Sushi and Izakaya? Like we told you last week, pretty much everything, from the shumai to the sushi to the […]

Foobooz

Otis & Pickle’s Speakeasy Has A Menu

You guys remember Otis & Pickle’s Speakeasy, right? It’s the new bar project being put together by Charlie Collazo of the Institute, located deep in […]

City Life

Sixers Post Is Coming to an End

Over the last two years here at Philadelphia magazine I’ve had the freelance opportunity of a liftetime, given the leeway and the freedom to craft […]

City Life

Penn Picks Cory Booker for 2017 Commencement Speech

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker will speak at the 2017 commencement ceremony for the University of Pennsylvania, the university announced today. 

City Life

Meet Sachin Gupta, The Driving Force Behind Many of Sam Hinkie’s Trades

The Philadelphia 76ers — winners of 11 of their last 16 games, sitting just 4.5 games of the playoffs, and, most importantly, led by the […]

City Life

Report: Pat Toomey Gets More Faxes Than Any Other U.S. Lawmaker

Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey receives more faxes than any other U.S. lawmaker, according to Fax Zero, a website that lets people send faxes for free and keeps […]

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The Elmwood Park Zoo Introduces Two Newborn Jaguar Cubs

Norristown just got a lot cuter. Today the Elmwood Park Zoo announced the birth of two jaguar cubs, who were born on January 24th.

City Life

Penn President Amy Gutmann Rips Into Trump’s Immigration Ban

University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann blasted President Donald Trump‘s executive order on immigration yesterday, calling it “injurious to our work and inimical to our values.” 

Property

Trinity Tuesday: A Gorgeous Mosaic in Queen Village for $275K

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Yet, with one look upon this trinity’s gated entryway, adorned with beautiful mosaics designed by […]

Foobooz

Opa to Reopen Monday After Mice and Fly Problems

Twelve days after health inspectors shut down Opa, the Center City restaurant is reopening on Monday following a passing inspection earlier in the day.

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According to the New York Times, Philadelphia Has a “Northside”

There was an article in The New York Times on Saturday about Philadelphia — more specifically, about Donald Trump’s comments on Philadelphia and other big […]

Foobooz

Stargazy Is Taking Over The Kitchen At Brigantessa For Family Meal

“Family Meal” is an institution at restaurants. It’s that meal, put together by the kitchen, for the entire staff, front and back of the house. […]

City Life

Toomey (Finally) Speaks Up In Support of Trump’s Immigration Ban

While thousands of protestors – and a few politicians – convened in Philadelphia this weekend to protest President Donald Trump‘s recent executive order on immigration, […]

City Life

Reports: Woman Sneaked Into GOP Retreat by Posing as Politician’s Wife

A woman sneaked into the GOP retreat in Philadelphia last week – on the same day that President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence […]