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Once a Bernie Backer, Philly Rapper Freeway Now Supports Hillary
It was just four months ago when Freeway posed with Bernie Sanders and encouraged Philadelphians to vote for the Vermont senator in Pennsylvania’s presidential primary. […]
City Controller: Nutter Aide Used Nonprofit Like a “Slush Fund”
City Controller Alan Butkovitz alleged during a press conference Tuesday that a top aide to former Mayor Michael Nutter used a nonprofit “as if it were […]
Philly’s Deviant Political Culture, Explained
Because this is 2016 and I’m a journalist, I was on Twitter when I first saw the news that FBI agents were raiding Johnny Doc’s […]
What Simone Manuel’s Gold Medal Comments Say About Race in America
The #blacklivesmatter movement has been no stranger to controversy. In its short existence it has garnered a reputation for being anti-American, a race-baiting organization, and, […]
Hard Hat Tour: The Rebirth of Alden Park
The three buildings that together comprise the Alden Park apartment complex are without a doubt the most photogenic apartment buildings in the city. Begun in […]
South Philly Barbacoa Named to Bon Appetit Top Ten
Bon Appetit has announced its annual Hot 10 list of the best new restaurants in America and Philadelphia’s South Philly Barbacoa placed 6th on the list. Deputy editor Andrew […]
In Philly, Hillary Clinton Bashes “Trump Loophole,” Vows to Take on Gun Lobby
Tuesday afternoon, Hillary Clinton urged Philadelphians to get out and vote at a small rally in West Philly, promising the crowd that she would stand […]
Philadelphia NOW: Williams Should Prosecute DNC Sexual Assault Case
The Philadelphia chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) released a statement today demanding that District Attorney Seth Williams prosecute the sexual assault reported by […]
Pennsylvania A.G. Kathleen Kane to Resign Following Conviction
Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane announced her resignation today, less than 24 hours after a jury convicted her on nine counts, including perjury, obstruction of justice and abuse […]
Pa. Supreme Court Rules School Reform Commission Can’t Cancel Teacher Contracts
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled yesterday that the Philadelphia School Reform Commission violated state law by canceling its contract with the city’s teacher’s union in […]
Trinity Tuesday: Urban(e) Chic Near the Delaware
Ah, the loft. It’s the epitome of fashionable city living, the defining characteristic of the modern man’s home, the city girl’s crown jewel. But surely, […]
What They’re Saying About Kathleen Kane’s Conviction
Politicians around Pennsylvania called on Attorney General Kathleen Kane to resign after a jury convicted her Monday night of perjury, obstruction, and other charges related […]
Did D.A.’s Office Refuse to Charge Alleged Sexual Assaulter Because He Was Drunk?
Gwen Snyder did exactly what the District Attorney Seth Williams‘ Office says on its website a victim of sexual assault should do: She called the Philadelphia Police […]
Chase Utley Returns to Philadelphia Tonight as a Dodger
It seems like it was just yesterday when you could walk out your door, go to breakfast at Morning Glory and run into Chase Utley. […]
Feds Charge Former Philadelphia L&I Employee With Attempted Extortion
The United States Attorney’s Office charged former Philadelphia Licenses & Inspections employee John Wright with attempted extortion on Monday.