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Feds Indict Ex-Pennsylvania Treasurer Barbara Hafer
Federal authorities indicted former Pennsylvania state treasurer Barbara Hafer today, charging her with lying to federal agents and concealing half a million dollars. Hafer served […]
You Know Someone Can’t Come to Your Wedding. Should You Send Them An Invitation Anyway?
I have a comfy blue chair in my office that colleagues sit in for all sorts of reasons and for all lengths of time—and it is […]
It’s Going to be Really, Really Hot in Philly This Weekend
If you didn’t notice – which you probably haven’t, because it’s still unbearably hot – the year’s longest heat wave has ended, but that doesn’t mean […]
Kenney, Other Philly Pols Added to Lineup of DNC Speakers
The Democratic National Convention just got a bit more Philly. Today, the DNC announced five more speakers for the event: Mayor Jim Kenney, Gov. Tom […]
Debra Messing Stumped for Clinton in Glenside, Philly
Award-winning actress Debra Messing made a stop in Glenside yesterday afternoon to join a panel discussion in support of Hillary Clinton. State Representative Madeleine Dean and Montgomery County Commissioner […]
Theobald Agrees to Resign as Temple President, Board Says
Temple University President Neil Theobald has agreed to resign as president of the university effective August 1st, the Board announced on Thursday.
Brian Sims: Mike Pence’s Anti-LGBT Views Would Further Divide Us
This is an opinion piece by Pennsylvania Representative Brian Sims. “No Gays Allowed.” Governor Mike Pence proudly signed into law legislation that allowed business to […]
Airport Workers Seek Criminal Probe Over “Poisoned Water Jugs”
On Thursday afternoon, dozens of Philadelphia International Airport workers and their families turned up at the office of Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams to ask […]
Cruz’s Campaign Manager: Christie “Turned Over His Political Testicles”
New Jersey governor Chris Christie criticized Ted Cruz during a speech to delegates at the Republican National Convention this morning, at around the same time […]
A Q&A with Don Russell, New Editor-in-Chief of Philly Weekly
Earlier this week, Broad Street Media announced it had been purchased by Donnelly Distribution, an advertising and circular company in New Jersey. Donnelly’s purchased gave […]
Free Sushi at Ai Ramen
If you’re someone, like me, who will do just about anything for sushi, Ai Ramen is helping you out this week. For the next two […]
Clinton Campaign to Hold Post-DNC Rally Near Liberty Bell
The Hillary Clinton campaign has decided to stay in Philly for a day beyond the DNC this month. According to the National Parks Service, the […]
Growing Industrial Hemp is Now Legal in Pennsylvania
Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation on Wednesday that legalized the growth and production of industrial hemp – for some. Hemp can now be grown for research purposes, meaning […]
Breakfast of Champions: The Dutch Reviewed
Breakfast is the last great, untouched frontier. Of all the meals available to us (lunch, dinner, supper, elevenses, fourthmeal, midnight snacks, etc.), breakfast is […]
Six Arrested After Sit-in at DNC Host Committee Offices
Six members of Reclaim Philadelphia were arrested yesterday after staging a sit-in at the offices of the Democratic National Convention’s Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee, demanding to […]