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First Look: Inside The New Friday Saturday Sunday

In 2004, I lived in an apartment across the street from Friday Saturday Sunday. It was one of those too-good-to-be-true Rittenhouse rentals and my roommates […]

City Life

Remembering Richie Ingui of the Soul Survivors

“Expressway to Your Heart” was the 1967 Soul Survivors song that proved to be the first big hit for Philly music producers Kenny Gamble and […]

City Life

Former Philly Mob Boss “Little Nicky” Scarfo Dies at 87

Notoriously violent Philly mob boss Nicodemo Scarfo – also known as “Little Nicky” – has died at the Federal Medical Center in Butner, N.C., while […]

City Life

The Best Thing That Happened This Week: I. Goldberg Found a New Home

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City

Sit-In and Smoke-In Planned for Rittenhouse Square

The news yesterday that sitting on the Rittenhouse Square wall has been banned came as a surprise. And rightly so: People have been sitting on […]

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City Life

After Big Pharma Donations, Casey and Toomey Vote Against Importing Cheaper Drugs from Canada

Pennsylvania Senators Bob Casey and Pat Toomey voted against an amendment sponsored by Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders that would have allowed Americans to purchase cheaper pharmaceutical drugs from Canada.

City Life

Here’s the Uber Driver Charged With Attacking His Passenger in Philly

Last week, we told you that police were looking for the Uber driver who allegedly assaulted his passenger after a pickup in University City, and […]

Restaurants

Amis Is Getting A Second Location

So word went out this morning that Marc Vetri, Brad Spence and their Urban Outfitters partners were planning a second location for Amis–the successful, Roman-style […]

City Life

Report: Philly Crime at Lowest Point in Decades

Severe crime in Philadelphia – including violent crimes, robberies and property crimes – is at its lowest level since the 1970s, police recently told the Inquirer. 

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City

The “Girl” in Pennridge High School Assignment Uproar Is Maya Angelou

The Pennridge School District has apologized after a hybrid math/English question about Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings caused an uproar on […]

City Life

Sixers vs Hornets: Slowing Down Kemba Walker Critical to Continue Winning Ways

The Sixers will look to continue their winning ways tonight when they take on the visiting Charlotte Hornets at the Wells Fargo Center. The Sixers […]

City Life

Bill Clinton’s Lawyer Asks Obama to Pardon Chaka Fattah

A former lawyer for Bill Clinton has sent President Barack Obama a pardon request for convicted ex-congressman Chaka Fattah.

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Free Empanadas And An All-You-Can-Eat Taco Party

Today, Friday, January 13th, is the one-year anniversary of Revolution Taco. And how are they celebrating over on Walnut Street? With an all-day party, featuring […]

Restaurants

Jennifer Zavala Goes Rogue With Illegal Tamale Truck

We don’t hear from Philly chef Jennifer “Fear” Zavala that often, but when we do, there’s always a good story there, whether it’s her insane […]

Property

What $500K Will Buy You in Fishtown

It’s no secret that Fishtown is one of the coolest neighborhoods in Philadelphia, especially for Millennials or anyone looking for a hint of food and culture. Formerly known […]