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First-Time Find: A Fresh Update on a Classic in Mt. Airy

At first glance, one would think this English-style home on a quiet street in East Mt. Airy is an old historic charmer. On the outside, a […]

Baby gorilla at Philadelphia Zoo
City Life

The Philadelphia Zoo Says You Can’t Name Its New Gorilla Harambe

When the Philadelphia Zoo debuted its new baby Gorilla in late August, it enlisted the help of social media to pick her name. The people spoke. Harambe, they said. […]

Property

Apollo Creed’s Mansion From the Last Rocky Movie Is For Sale

Are you a fabulously wealthy Philadelphian who loves the Rocky movies? Here’s something you might like to know: You will soon have the chance to buy […]

City Life

Chef No Longer at Restaurant School After Controversial Facebook Posts

On Tuesday afternoon, we told you about Philadelphia chef and Restaurant School teacher Nicolas Dandelias, whose Facebook page contained some troubling statements about women and […]

Restaurants

Destination Dogs Has Come to Philly

Destination Dogs, the New Brunswick, New Jersey restaurant specializing in cocktails, arcade games and bizarre hot dogs has finally made it to Philly. Here’s what we […]

Joe Biden speaks in Drexel's grand court
City Life

Biden on Trump: “What in the Hell Is He Talking About?”

“What in the hell is he talking about?” That was Joe Biden’s summary of Donald Trump’s performance at last night’s presidential debate. Biden spoke at […]

City Life

PPA to Fire Vince Fenerty After Sexual Harassment Complaints

Philadelphia Parking Authority director Vince Fenerty will lose his job following accusations from two women that he sexually harassed them, according to the Inquirer.

Restaurants

New (Shorter) Prix Fixe Menu Coming To Marigold Kitchen

Under normal circumstances, dinner at Marigold Kitchen is a fairly intensive affair. It’s a “14-course avant garde dining experience” that’ll run you $90 and is […]

Restaurants

Neuf Celebrates Birthday, Opens for Brunch

Sometimes we wonder how a restaurant could possibly improve–and then it opens for brunch. If you have never started your morning with shakshuka, a middle eastern […]

Restaurants

Restaurant School Teacher Blasted Over Sexist Facebook Post

Nicolas Dandelias has worked as a chef in the kitchens of Distrito, Barbuzzo, and Four Seasons, and these days he’s a teacher at the Restaurant […]

City Life

Restaurant School Teacher Blasted Over Sexist Facebook Post

UPDATE: The Restaurant School has announced that it has taken some action regarding chef Dandelias. Click here to read the latest news. ORIGINAL: Nicolas Dandelias has […]

Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
City Life

Ramsey: Police Must Be More Transparent About Shootings

Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey is calling for a national standard for how police footage should be released in the aftermath of controversial shootings.

Property

Trinity Tuesday: Move-In Ready in Queen Village

So you’ve saved up enough money to strike out on your own and get out from under your parents (or roommates). Philly’s trinities make great […]

Elizabeth Banks holds up her phone to take a selfie
City

Elizabeth Banks at Penn: “You F—ing Millennials Need to F—ing Vote”

Elizabeth Banks was done speaking to a packed-to-the-gills LGBT Center at Penn. As she finished up her brief speech, she knew what the kids were […]

City Life

We Asked Rocky Composer Bill Conti About Donald Trump Using His Music

“Gonna Fly Now,” otherwise known as the Rocky theme, is easily one of the most iconic pieces of film music ever written, right up there […]