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City Life

It’s True: SEPTA Regional Rail Back to Regular Schedule on Monday

It almost seems to good to be true.

City Life

Tina Fey to Receive Media Award at Temple Next Week

We only have one question about Tina Fey‘s appearance at Temple next week: Will she make any Bill Cosby jokes? Fey’s 30 Rock made a […]

City Life

Philly Woman Wins Lunch With Hillary Clinton in Contest She Doesn’t Recall Entering

As she listened to the person on the other end of the phone last week, Polly Rose Edelstein thought she was the recipient of a […]

Property

Jawdropper of the Week: Contemporary History in Old City

“Everything old is new again” is probably the best phrase one can use to describe this stunning renovation of a historic 19th-century commercial building on […]

City Life

Video: In 2016, This Shit Still Happens to Gay People in Philly

If you haven’t been to South Philadelphia since the 1990s, a lot has changed. Yes, there are all sorts of trendy bars serving fancy beers, […]

City Life

Reports: Police Fatally Shoot Man After West Philadelphia Stabbing Rampage

Two boys are in critical condition after one of their fathers reportedly went on a stabbing rampage in West Philadelphia that ended when police shot […]

Property

Hard Hat Tour: The Fairmount @ Brewerytown

When Westrum Development Corporation built the Brewerytown Square townhouse development on 31st Street between Master and Thompson streets in the early 1990s, getting people to […]

La Salle - stacks in the library
City

La Salle University Slashing $11,600 Off Tuition

La Salle University is cutting tuition prices by 29 percent — reducing tuition from $40,400 to $28,800 for the 2017-18 school year. Students will pay the […]

Restaurants

Your Squagel Is Threatened: Cosi Declares Bankruptcy

The Cosi restaurant chain has filed for bankruptcy and according to USA Today, 29 of the 74 company owned stores have closed. In Philadelphia that […]

Restaurants

Lou Bird’s Has A Happy Hour

Lou Bird’s–the new restaurant in the old Meritage space, opened by Norris and Debbie Jordan of the Happy Rooster–has been getting some solid, early love […]

Cheryl Ann Wadlington
City Life

White House to Recognize Local Advocate for Young Black Women

The White House will recognize 10 individuals around the country as “Champions of Change” this Friday, and among them will be Philadelphia’s Cheryl Ann Wadlington, who has […]

Restaurants

Volver Releases Fall Menus

Back for a third season, the dining room at Volver is serving new eight and 12-course tasting menus. The prices remain the same as last […]

Michelle Obama speaking at the Tom Gola Arena at La Salle University
City

In North Philly, Michelle Obama Rips Trump’s Demeanor

Michelle Obama came to Philadelphia, and went in on Donald Trump. “Being president is not anything like reality TV,” said the first lady. “It is […]

City Life

Here’s Who Funded the Democratic National Convention in Philly

Those who are still wondering who funded the Democratic National Convention in Philly this past July are finally getting some answers.

Restaurants

Northeast Philly’s Blue Duck Hosts Jewish Deli Pop-Up

Northeast Philadelphia’s Blue Duck is turning two and celebrating with a couple days worth of events. On Sunday, October 2nd, owners Kris Serviss, Joe Callahan […]