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Chaka Fattah to Resign After Federal Corruption Conviction

Days after his federal corruption conviction, U.S. Representative Chaka Fattah announced Wednesday that he plans to resign in three months. Fattah was convicted Tuesday on 22 counts, […]

An artist rendering shows the 9/11 memorial that's coming to Philadelphia. Two pillars with a Liberty Bell between them.
City Life

It’s Official: Philadelphia Is Getting a Hideous 9/11 Memorial

Nearly 15 years after the darkest day in American history, Philadelphia is set to commemorate the victims of that terrible day with a 9/11 memorial. Unfortunately, […]

health care fraud
City Life

Delco Podiatrist Charged in Massive Federal Health Care Fraud Sweep

A Delaware County podiatrist was charged in the largest health care fraud takedown in history, the Department of Justice announced today. Stephen A. Monaco, of Broommall, […]

Citified

Kenney: Philly Will Not Buy an Armored Vehicle for the DNC

Philly will not buy an armored vehicle for the Democratic National Convention this July, Mayor Jim Kenney said yesterday at a press conference in D.C. […]

A SEPTA trolley driving above ground through Philadelphia
City Life

SEPTA to Start Trolley Tunnel Blitz July 8th

For the fourth consecutive summer, SEPTA will be closing down the Center City trolley tunnel for repairs. The “Trolley Tunnel Blitz” will take place from […]

Property

Best Places to Live? Start With Chesterbrook

What’s the best place to live in Greater Philadephia? According to Niche.com, that honor belongs to Chesterbrook, the eighth-best place to live in the country. […]

Abortion
City Life

Pa. House Votes for Abortion Ban After 20 Weeks

The state House approved a fast-tracked bill Tuesday that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. The bill, which now heads to the Senate, passed […]

City Life

What the SCOTUS Ruling on Police Searches Means for Philadelphia

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday (in the 5-to-3 decision on Utah v. Strieff) that evidence secured by police as the result of an unconstitutional […]

Foobooz

Jezabel’s Cafe Turns Six and Celebrates with $2 Empanadas

Jezabel’s Cafe (formerly Gavin’s Cafe) is celebrating its 6th anniversary today, Wednesday, June 22nd. And this year they will be giving back to their customers by offering $2 empanadas all […]

City Life

76ers Draft: Is Kris Dunn a Fit with Ben Simmons?

We continue our draft series, looking at a couple of players the Sixers could target in Thursday night’s NBA draft. One player who has come […]

Zika virus micrograph
City Life

First Confirmed Zika Virus Case in Chester County

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the first case of Zika virus in Chester County. The woman had recently traveled to the Dominican […]

Foobooz

Dilworth Park Cafe & Air Grille Throw Grand Opening Party During Sips

Summer is officially here and with it comes a new restaurant opening during this week’s Center City Sips. Dilworth Park Café and Air Grille will be opening […]

Margaret Esherick House
Property

A Louis Kahn Icon in Chestnut Hill Wins National Preservation Award

The Margaret Esherick House in Chestnut Hill, one of Louis Kahn’s few residential commissions, has just won a national award for the preservation effort that […]

City Life

Joel Embiid Cleared to Begin Scrimmaging

According to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports’ “The Vertical”, Sixers center Joel Embiid has been cleared to start participating in “light” scrimmaging […]

Foobooz

Kawaii Kitty Cafe is Opening in Queen Village

While this isn’t the most serious news Foobooz has reported, it might be the cutest. Kawaii Kitty Cafe will be celebrating their grand opening this […]