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Philly Pools Are Open, Even if Mayor Kenney Won’t Swim
Philly's 70 pools located across the city ensure equitable access to citizens in every neighborhood. pic.twitter.com/ur3GlDXGSV — Mayor Cherelle L. Parker (@PhillyMayor) June 22, 2016 […]
New McGinty Ad Calls Toomey “Senator Elevator”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCalJ2ZjLH0 Republicans running for office have a major problem this year, and his name is Donald Trump. While Trump is popular, this is his first […]
Pa. Senate Committee Approves LGBT Discrimination Protections Bill
The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee voted 7-4 Wednesday to pass legislation that would prohibit discrimination in employment and housing based on sexual orientation or […]
Report: Sixers Intensify Efforts to Acquire 3rd Pick, Nerlens Noel Could Be Moved
The Sixers are reportedly intensifying their efforts to acquire the 3rd overall pick from the Boston Celtics, and could select Providence point guard Kris Dunn […]
ACLU Sues City Over DNC Protest Permit Denial
The ACLU filed a lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia today over the denial of a protest march permit on the opening day of the […]
Fattah Resigns Effective Immediately
After facing growing pressure to step down, convicted Democratic U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah has announced that he is resigning effective immediately.
Dumpster Wars Strike South Street
UPDATE: The city says that the MilkBoy South Street dumpster is perfectly legal. For the full story, go here. ORIGINAL: Usually, a South Street bar […]
Royal Sushi and Izakaya Hosting a Pop-up in a Pop-up
Despite our doubts, Royal Sushi and Izakaya may be proving us wrong. The perpetually delayed Japanese pub recently told us they would be opening in sometime […]
Baltimore Police Officer Acquitted of All Charges in Death of Freddie Gray
Baltimore police officer Caesar Goodson Jr. has been acquitted of all charges in the arrest and death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray, who died in the custody of […]
Local Democrats Join Unprecedented House Sit-in For Gun Control
In a nod to decades-old, traditional-style protesting, several local Democrats were among more than 200 total to participate in a sit-in on the floor of the U.S. […]
Cops: Kids Pelted Homeless Man with Rocks
Philadelphia police are looking for a pair of heartless kids who tormented a homeless guy who was trying to seek shelter from the rain last month. The […]
The Mathematics of Sandwiches: Stove & Tap Reviewed
On a Sunday night, Stove & Tap is busy. Not full, but I’m not really sure there would ever be enough people dining out in […]
2016 NBA Draft Big Board: What Should the Sixers do with the #1 Pick?
This is it. This is the moment Sixers fans have been waiting three years for, the day they get to unwrap their new franchise player. As we […]
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, […]
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, […]