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Red Homeowners, Blue Renters: The Big Sort Comes Home to Philly
So you own a lovely restored farmhouse in bucolic Buckingham, a rancher in Richboro or a cabin in Concordville? You’re probably a Republican, though if […]
Report: Former Top Cop John Timoney Battling Lung Cancer
Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner John Timoney is battling stage IV lung cancer, Newsworks reported earlier today. Timoney, 68, is being treated at a Miami hospital, and […]
Philly Artist Joe Boruchow Calls Out Trump, Rizzo With Latest Work
Editor’s Note: Since publication, it has come to our attention that the language in the top half of the original version of this post was […]
The DNC Host Committee’s “Donkeys Around Town” Scavenger Hunt Officially Begins
The Philadelphia DNC Host Committee officially launched its “Donkeys Around Town” Scavenger Hunt today at Duross & Langel, where the New Jersey and South Carolina […]
PHOTOS: Colorful Broad Street Median Mural Installed
You may have noticed this morning that the median on South Broad Street is quite colorful today. The DNC Host Committee announced the beginning of installation […]
Supermodel Miranda Kerr is Engaged to Snapchat Founder Evan Spiegel
Here at Philadelphia Wedding HQ, we’re still distraught over the fact that Miranda Kerr and the always hunky Orlando Bloom are no longer together. Yes, it’s […]
North Wildwood Considers Changing Name to Anglesea
North Wildwood may not be North Wildwood for much longer. Residents yesterday submitted a petition with more than 100 signatures on it asking for the […]
These DNC-Week Art-and-Politics Events Make a Real Statement
Let’s be honest, those painted donkeys parked around the city in advance of the Democratic Convention are colorful but make no statement, no demand. Well, […]
What You’ll See in Center City’s New Target
The wait is finally over. Center City has a Target. The new Target, located at 1128 Chestnut Street, is one of the discount chain’s 23 […]
Firefighters Rescue N.J. Woman Who Scaled Tree While Hunting Pokemon
Sometimes you just can’t catch ’em all. Firefighters rescued a New Jersey woman from a tree she climbed Tuesday in hope of catching a Pokemon. NBC10 said police […]
Jose Pistola’s Hosting Pokémon Go Poké Walk
This evening Jose Pistola’s owner Joe Gunn and Pokémon Go fanatic is hosting the first meeting of the Pistola’s Go Club. Gunn has gone crazy for […]
City Honors Legendary Children’s Book Illustrator Jerry Pinkney
In Philadelphia, Tuesday was Jerry Pinkney day. The City officially honored the acclaimed illustrator and Philadelphia native at a ceremony in City Hall yesterday afternoon. Joined by […]
Bob Brady: Trump’s Bankruptcies Have Been Terrible for Philly and A.C.
This is an opinion column by U.S. Rep. Bob Brady. Donald Trump routinely touts his casinos in Atlantic City as an example of his skill as […]
Hyundai Rotem Blames SEPTA Regional Rail Troubles on Improper Welding
The SEPTA Regional Rail car troubles that have led a third of the fleet to be removed from service are due to improper welding, Hyundai […]
WATCH: Did Pikachu Give Crowd the Finger at Phillies Game?
I know what you’re going to say: It seems unlikely the Phillies would have a guy run around in a costume of the best-known Pokémon […]