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First Look: Ai Ramen
When’s the last time you were in a food court? Riding the escalator up through the Shops at Liberty Place felt, for me at least, […]
What We Know About the Dallas Police Shootings
Questions still outnumber iron-clad answers the morning after a group of snipers unleashed a devastating surprise assault on Dallas police officers, killing at least five and wounding seven […]
About Last Night: Chestnuts Roasting by an Open Stove*
On May, 4th the Open Stove contestants at Cook guessed that we would torture them with a Cinco de Mayo themed competition. But instead we gave […]
Our New Obsession: Local Fashion Illustrator Dallas Shaw’s Wedding Ring Collaboration With Jewelry Designer Jennifer Dawes
Dallas Shaw‘s name might ring a bell to you—well, for a few reasons, really, but namely because we are pretty fans of hers around here: We’ve […]
Expect to See More I-95 Traffic Next Week
Construction projects will impact I-95 traffic starting July 10th. The three-mile stretch of highway between the Cottman Avenue and Girard Avenue interchanges is being reconstructed, […]
48 Years Ago, the Sixers Traded Wilt Chamberlain to the Lakers
Forty-eight years ago tomorrow, the Philadelphia 76ers traded their then-32-year-old center, seven-foot-one-inch Wilt Chamberlain, to the Los Angeles Lakers. The pride of Overbrook High, who’d […]
In Philly, Hillary Clinton Plans to Speak About Police Shootings
Hillary Clinton’s speech in Philadelphia on Friday could be a big one. In her keynote talk this evening at the African Methodist Episcopal Church’s conference, […]
Snipers Kill Police at Black Lives Matter Rally in Dallas
What started as a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in Dallas ended in a staggering amount of chaos and bloodshed on Thursday night as at […]
Black Lives Matter Protest Sweeps Through Center City
Less than 24 hours after a dozen people were arrested in Philadelphia while they were protesting the shooting by police of Alton Sterling in Louisiana, […]
Cosby Tries to Get Sexual Assault Charges Dropped
A judge in Norristown today shot down entertainer Bill Cosby’s latest attempt to have the charges against him dropped for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand. Cosby’s lawyers argued […]
USO’s “Operation That’s My Dress” Comes to Philly Area
The USO’s “Operation That’s My Dress” came to the Philadelphia area. A day of pampering for military daughters, spouses of military service people, as well […]
Jawdropper of the Week: Lofty Goals in Midtown Village
Not trying to make an overstatement here, but we just might have found the loft of your dreams. This Midtown Village condo is the ultimate […]
Happy Birthday to Kermit’s Bake Shoppe
Kermit’s Bake Shoppe turns three today and they’re celebrating by giving all customers a free mini-cupcake with any purchase for pickup or delivery today. In […]
Catholic League Head: Mayor Kenney Is “Un-American”
The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights is a group dedicated to “defending the right of the Church to promote its teachings with as […]
Love and Honey: Fried Chicken and Pies for Northern Liberties
Todd and Laura Lyons, two professional chefs and residents of Northern Liberties are planning to open Love & Honey Fried Chicken, a fried chicken and […]