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Ex-Congressman Chaka Fattah Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

A federal judge has sentenced former U.S. Representative Chaka Fattah to 10 years in prison following his July conviction on charges of participating in a racketeering conspiracy, […]

Restaurants

Philly Cooks Tickets: A Gift For The Gastronaut In Your Life

Hey, guess what? Philly Cooks is coming up again–that big party featuring all the best restaurants, a lot of the best booze and all the […]

City Life

Archdiocese to Close Two City, Two Suburban Churches

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will close four local churches, including two in the city, the institution announced yesterday.

Restaurants

Now Open: Res Ipsa Cafe

The all-day cafe is the new fast-casual. Or anyway, that’s certainly how it seems with the recent surge of these hybrid coffeshop/bar/restaurants we’ve seen around […]

City Life

City Attorney Connected to Anti-Trump Graffiti Will Keep His Job

The city attorney who was connected to anti-Donald Trump graffiti in Chestnut Hill will keep his job, officials said this morning.

Property

A Railroad Baron’s Castle Goes on the Market in Powelton Village: $2.899M

The magnificent medieval-style home at 3512 Baring St. has served as a “multi-family” residence for most of its existence, but it didn’t begin life that […]

City Life

T.J. McConnell Lifts Sixers to 97-79 Victory

The Philadelphia 76ers jumped out to an early lead against the Detroit Pistons, eventually holding on for a 97-79 victory. The win improves the Sixers […]

City Life

Exit Interview: Pit Bull U.S. Attorney Zane David Memeger

In Philadelphia, Zane David Memeger is a feared man. During his six-year tenure as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, he helped end the […]

City Life

The Best Thing That Happened This Week: Andre Blake Made the MLS Best XI

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Nerlens Noel Will Make Season Debut Sunday Against the Pistons

Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel will make his season debut Sunday against the Detroit Pistons, head coach Brett Brown told members of the media earlier […]

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Blog Post #12,008

After 10 years of Foobooz (six while an employee of Philadelphia magazine), I’ve decided to move on from my creation. But rather than feeling any […]

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There’s a Good Way to Fight Heroin Overdoses, but You’re Going to Hate It

The news from last weekend was grim. Nine people, ranging in age from 20 to 40, died of drug overdoses. They included Victor Colon, a […]

Restaurants

This Weekend: Holiday Beer Dinner At Lolita

This weekend (actually on Sunday the 11th and Monday the 12th), Lolita is going to be celebrating the holiday season in two of the best […]

Property

Hard Hat Tour: The Bridge

Some of 205 Race Street’s Old City neighbors wanted a building at Second and Race streets that respected the neighborhood’s cornice line. They got one, […]

Restaurants

More Ice Cream News For A Frigid Day

A couple of days ago, we told you about the grand opening (happening tonight) of the first Weckerley’s Ice Cream storefront in Fishtown. And now […]