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Biden Accidentally Confirms Penn Gig on Hot Mic

Last month, Politico reported that Vice President Biden would “set up shop” at Penn after Donald Trump takes office in Washington. Yesterday, while on a […]

City Life

Joel Embiid’s 25 Points Lead Sixers to 93-91 Victory Over Wolves

Led by 25 points from rookie big man Joel Embiid the Sixers held on for a 93-91 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves for their 9th […]

Restaurants

Sneak Preview: February At COOK

So here we are again, another month gone by and it is time again for the new class schedule to be released at COOK. So […]

Canoe on Market Street
City

Hey, Who Left This Canoe on Market Street?

It’s now January 3rd, and the holidays are behind us. The city, empty yesterday, has now returned to its usual hustle and bustle. January 1st […]

City Life

Sixers vs Wolves Preview: The Rematch of NBA Unicorns

Just about a year ago today, Kevin Durant described New York big man Kristaps Porzingis as a unicorn for his rare combination of skills. Since then, […]

soda tax
City Life

The Soda Tax Went Into Effect, and People Are Freaking Out About It

We knew it was coming. And yet, maybe predictably so, a social media storm is erupting over Philly’s brand new soda tax, which went into […]

Restaurants

Here’s What You’ll Be Eating at Butcher Bar’s New Sunday Brunch

If you’re interested in a Saturday brunch, you’re out of luck. Sure, you can drop by Butcher Bar after 11:30 and order off the lunch […]

Philly District Attorney Race
City Life

Two More Candidates Join Philly District Attorney Race

Two former assistant district attorneys have joined the Philly District Attorney race, bringing the total number of competitors to six – including two-term incumbent Seth Williams. 

Saquon Barkley
City

Could Penn State Be a Contender Next Season?

Penn State had a weird season. The Nittany Lions weren’t seen as one of the top teams in the country when the college football season […]

ppd logo, child luring
City Life

Philly Police Investigating Video of Officer Apparently Hitting Young Woman

  Philly police are investigating an altercation between an officer and a young woman depicted in footage that is circulating on social media. The incident allegedly […]

Property

Trinity Tuesday: An All-New Trinity in Graduate Hospital for $595K

Thought the trinity was a house type of the past? We sure did, until this 21st-century trinity on steroids came to our attention. Check it […]

a rainy Center City day on January 2nd, 2017
City

Today Is the Best Day to Be Working in Center City

I used to start work at 6 a.m. Every morning I’d wake up at 5, shower away my grogginess and walk to the Comcast Center. […]

City Life

Five Ways to Help the Mummers Not Suck

During the televised broadcast of this year’s Mummers Parade, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said that he wants the parade to go from the “regional attraction” […]

Restaurants

Beiler’s Bakery Opening Soon in University City

Back in August of last year, the folks from Beiler’s Bakery (which I just mentioned in my very hungry, early morning post on how I […]

Business

How 10 Townhomes Sold Quickly in Fairmount

Want some concrete evidence of the strength of the high-end housing market in Philadelphia? Then read on for a tale of a new townhouse project […]