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Joel Embiid Is Not An All-Star, And That’s Okay
Last night the NBA announced the 7 reserves for the Eastern Conference All-Star team. Joel Embiid was not one of them. Fellow Eastern Conference coaches […]
Opa Is Still Closed Due to “Live Mouse” Problem
For some restaurants in Center City, the Friday of January’s Restaurant Week is the single busiest night of the year. But over at Opa, the […]
There’s a Movie Shoot in Center City Tonight
There’s a movie shooting in Center City tonight. I know what you’re thinking: Who chooses to shoot a film in Center City on a Friday […]
Who’s Building Philly: Rahil Raza
“Workforce housing” is one of the buzzwords du jour in the local development lexicon. Elected officials and builders alike see it as key to shoring […]
We Talked to Two Philly Comedians About Kellyanne Conway’s Stand-Up
Kellyanne Conway is an advisor to the most powerful person in the world, President Donald Trump. The South Jersey native was originally a Ted Cruz […]
Driver of Amtrak Train That Derailed Sues Amtrak
The driver of the Amtrak train that derailed in Port Richmond in 2015 has sued his former employer. Brandon Bostian was the engineer of Amtrak […]
A New Brunch For Center City
Because apparently this city can never have too many brunch spots, it was announced last week that national steakhouse chain Ruth’s Chris (which recently opened […]
Philly Police and Protesters Show the World How It’s Done
Any time thousands of protesters pour into the streets of a city, very bad things can happen, as history has shown us time and time […]
There Won’t Be a Manayunk Bike Race This Year
The Manayunk bike race, most recently known as the Philadelphia International Cycling Classic, will not be run in 2017. The race posted the news on […]
21 Classic Photos From the Philadelphia Auto Show’s 116-Year History
The Philadelphia Auto Show makes its highly anticipated return this weekend—and the event is encouraging guests to, pun very much intended, “Find What Moves You.” Running […]
Will Harrisburg Go Nuclear on Property Taxes?
Even though property taxes in Philadelphia remain low relative to the rest of the region, and much of the Commonwealth, many homeowners were upset when […]
PPA Refused to Ticket Republican Senator’s Illegally Parked Car
If your car is parked in a no-stopping zone in Center City, you will, no doubt, get a $51 ticket. Your car might even be […]
What $500K Will Buy You in Germany Hill
Nestled on a hillside in Philadelphia, Germany Hill is a neighborhood in Roxborough that really does have it all – it’s quiet, it’s close to public transportation, […]
Mayor Kenney: Trump Insulted Philadelphia Police Today
Jim Kenney has responded to Donald Trump’s comment about Philadelphia in the president’s speech in the city today. In a statement posted on the city […]