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North Broad Street Takes Stock of Itself

How is North Broad Street faring right now? Not as badly as many think. The numbers contained in the “State of North Broad 2016” report, released […]

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City

How HUP’s Pups Help Hospital Patients, Caregivers

It’s not fun to be in the hospital on a holiday. But there are some four-legged friends who are helping to boost everyone’s mood this […]

Property

Who’s Building Philly: Alexis Miles

This is the first in a series of profiles that will introduce you each month to the people who are actively changing the face of […]

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City

Whose Eagles Deal Is Better: ACME or Dunkin’ Donuts?

The Eagles last night finally ended a five-game losing streak that seemed much longer, beating the Giants, 24-19 at Lincoln Financial Field. (As usual, Birds 24/7 […]

Restaurants

Pizzeria Vetri Is Making A Hangover Pizza

If you’re already looking ahead to how you’re going to handle New Year’s Day, the good people at Pizzeria Vetri have got your back with […]

Property

What $500K Will Buy You in Mt. Airy

Mt. Airy may be one neighborhood, but its two sides have distinct personalities that are knit together by its main drag, Germantown Avenue. East Mt. […]

City Life

Is Pat Toomey “One of the Most Underrated Politicians in the Country”?

A political blog run by the Washington Post has called U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey one of the country’s “most underrated politicians.” 

Restaurants

First Look: Res Ipsa

In Latin, the phrase res ipsa loquitur means “the thing that speaks for itself.” And the recently-opened all-day cafe by Reanimator Coffee and Tyler Akin […]

Joe Biden - Flyers game - eating ice cream
City

Let’s Talk About This Photo of Joe Biden Eating Ice Cream at the Flyers Game

https://twitter.com/NHLFlyers/status/811773518488674304 On Wednesday night, the Flyers defeated the Capitols in a shootout. Their 10-game win streak ended last Saturday, but they’re currently in playoff position […]

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City

The World’s Best Bridge Player Is — Get This — 41 and Lives in Wynnewood

Bridge is an old person’s game. In 2005, for example, the average age of an American Contract Bridge League member was 67. But it is […]

Homeless Memorial Day - Sr. Mary Scullion
City

Hundreds Gather at Homeless Memorial Vigil

It was a somber evening at Thomas Paine Plaza on Wednesday night as several hundred people gathered for a vigil to remember the more than […]

Restaurants

Happening Right Now: Free Lunch At The Porch

Hey, if you’re looking for somewhere to grab lunch today, the folks at The Porch at 30th Street Station are offering free football-themed food from […]

Mayor's Suite
City Life

City Will Lease Mayor’s Box at Wells Fargo Center to Help Fund Schools

The city will lease the so-called “Mayor’s Suite” at the Wells Fargo Center for $100k annually – and the revenue, which will likely exceed that, will go toward […]

Restaurants

The Authenticity Trap: Harp & Crown Reviewed

On a cold night in December, we threaded our way through the crowds on Sansom Street and found the unobtrusive door. We pushed through the […]

Property

Jawdropper of the Week: Past Meets Future in Fairmount for $879K

The front door to this newly listed grand dame, with its mahogany and elaborate stained-glass windows, tells you you’re about to enter a 19th-century gem. […]