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ThinkFest Preview: Jeffrey Yass on School Choice

Jeffrey Yass may be best known in Philadelphia as the suburban stock trader who, along with his two business partners, donated heavily to a pro-Tony Williams […]

City Life

Police Seek Suspects in Rittenhouse Square Shooting

https://twitter.com/gregmberry/status/788556512096641024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw A 39-year-old man was reportedly shot shortly after 9 p.m. on Tuesday night as he attempted to break up a robbery in Rittenhouse Square.

Restaurants

Sbraga Is Celebrating Five Years

Hey, you guys heard the news that Sylva Senat is going to be on the newest season of Top Chef, right? Well Philly’s original Top […]

City Life

Sixers Announce Front Office Changes

The Philadelphia 76ers announced several updates to their front office this afternoon, including a restructuring of the analytics department. The 76ers announced the addition of […]

Pop Up Weed Garden Promotion
City Life

Weed Activist Dons Pot-Leaf Costume to Promote “Pop Up Weed Garden”

You may have been lucky enough to see Hempy the Weed Leaf running loose in Philadelphia yesterday – but if not, there will be plenty of […]

Tim Kaine; Hillary Clinton
City

Clinton, Kaine to Campaign in Philly on Saturday

Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine will make a joint appearance in Philadelphia on Saturday. This afternoon the Clinton campaign announced visits by the duo, times […]

Property

That House Out There: Back to the Future in Northern Liberties

Do you long for the elegance of the Victorian era yet still want to enjoy modern comfort and convenience? We’ve got just the home for […]

City

Curt Schilling: I’ll Run for Senate Against Elizabeth Warren

Ed Wade famously described Phillies pitcher Curt Schilling as a horse every fifth day, and “on the other four days, he tends to say things […]

Hillary Clinton; Judith Rodin
City

Leaked Email: Clinton Considered Ex-Penn President for VP

In June, Hillary Clinton selected Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine as her running mate. But, according to an email released recently by WikiLeaks, there were plenty […]

City Life

As Legislative Session Nears End, Three Bills With Philly Relevance Advance

Pennsylvania legislators advanced three controversial bills yesterday involving gun rights, sanctuary cities and police transparency.

Property

Trinity Tuesday: Up on the Roof in Rittenhouse

The strict definition of a “trinity” is a home with three floors, each of those floors having just one room (the bathroom doesn’t count). Basements, […]

Ben Simmons
City Life

NBA GM’s Optimistic About Ben Simmons’ Future

Earlier in the offseason we noted that Ben Simmons’ fellow rookies weren’t necessarily enamored with his long-term potential, as six other rookies received as many […]

Restaurants

Grey Lodge’s “Scoats” Takes Over Bonk’s Bar

Mike “Scoats” Scotese has made a name for himself by running the Grey Lodge in Northeast Philadelphia for more than 20 years. Making the bar one of […]

City Life

Montco Minecraft Fans Broke a World Record

'We' did it. We set the @GWR for #LargestLiveMinecraftLesson with this amazing crowd and the @minefaire team. Thanks to everyone involved! pic.twitter.com/THMvMpB75O — Stephen Reid […]

Restaurants

Tickets On Sale Now For The 4th Annual Philadelphia Bacon and Beer Festival

Dozens of local chefs were given bacon from 1732 Meats and asked to make their most creative dishes with it. They paired their masterpieces with craft beer […]