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Chris Christie’s Next Job Could Be Sports Talk Radio Host

Chris Christie’s term as New Jersey governor ends in January. Since he’s been frozen out of the White House — despite being the first major endorser […]

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City Life

Philly Schools’ Transgender Bathroom Rules “Will Not Change”

President Donald Trump has lifted a guidance issued by the Obama administration that mandated all state schools to allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their preferred […]

Property

Jawdropper of the Week: New Digs in Old City for $2.3M

Do you dream of upscale living in Philadelphia? If so, feast your eyes on this townhome located at 240 Arch St., one of three properties making up […]

City Life

South Jersey Pinelands Pipeline Draws Protest

Demonstrators gathered outside the statehouse in Trenton, New Jersey yesterday to protest a proposed pipeline that would cut through the state’s Pinelands National Reserve. 

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Philly Charter School Had 9,190 Applicants for 96 Spots

By all accounts, MaST Community Charter School is a success. The Philadelphia school opened in 1999, and eventually consolidated all its grades into an old […]

City Life

Meet the D.A. Candidate Who’s Defended Black Lives Matter and Occupy in Court

When Larry Krasner kicked off his campaign for district attorney in downtown Philadelphia in early February, more than a dozen political activists stood behind him. There […]

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City

The Only CNN Anchor Trump Likes Is Michael Smerconish

Donald Trump doesn’t like CNN. He frequently calls the network “fake news” and is obviously bothered by any reports the station does about the bumbling […]

Restaurants

John Kruk Likes Mayo On His Cheesesteaks

Former Phillies star John Kruk is a man full of surprises. Even though he built a real tough guy reputation while playing for the Phils, […]

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City Life

American Airlines Reports Delays at PHL After Internet Issues

American Airlines passengers saw major delays this morning after internet issues forced the airline to issue a temporary ground stop.

Property

Ooh La La! The Adams Gets a Parisian Makeover

If you’ve followed my reporting on Post Brothers, you should know that I’m a huge fan of the Pestronk brothers’ theatrical flair. Whether it’s in […]

City Life

Rapper Behind Wawa Hoagies Video Admits He’s a Vegan

Earlier today, we told you about the amazing new “Wawa Hoagies” video from Philly rapper Aaron Out, a 2011 Abington High grad. Here, the East […]

Expect crowded conditions on the Broad Street Line around this time every day during the convention. | Photo: Ben Schumin
City Life

Broad Street Line Service Partly Suspended After Fatality

SEPTA has suspended parts of the Broad Street Line after a person was fatally struck by a train this morning. 

City Life

This Wawa Hoagies Rap Video Is Amazing

UPDATE: It turns out that the rapper behind the genius Wawa Hoagies video is a vegan. Click here for the full interview. We’re pretty sure […]

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City Life

Report: Norcross, Toll Members of Trump’s Fancy Florida Club

South Jersey Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III and Toll Bros. cofounder Bruce E. Toll are both members of President Donald Trump’s fancy Mar-a-Lago club in […]

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Pharrell, Lil Wayne, Solange to Headline 2017 Roots Picnic

Pharrell will join The Roots on stage for the 10th-annual Roots Picnic this spring. Live Nation announced the lineup on Monday. The concert will be […]