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When Trump Says He’ll Lose Pa. Only If There’s “Cheating,” He Means in Philly
Donald Trump has built a presidential campaign on scapegoating — blaming Mexicans, Muslims, undocumented immigrants and many others for all that is wrong with the country. Now it […]
Pub & Kitchen Changes Up Happy Hour with Some Super Deals
Pub & Kitchen rolls out a new happy hour menu starting tonight. The deals include $20 bottles of rosé wine, $5 You Call It Old Fashioneds […]
Can Social Media Bring Young Voters Into the Fold?
Editor’s Note: This report was created by a team of student reporters from Girls High School, working as part of a Youth News Team program […]
Burgers and Brews Tasting Dinner at Shake Shack
On Tuesday, August 16th, the University City location of Shake Shack will be hosting a Burgers and Brews Tasting Dinner with Yards Brewing. The dinner […]
Here’s How Things Are Going With All That I-676 Bridge Construction
It’s been a little over a year since the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation began the $64.8 million project to rebuild the bridges over I-676, and according to […]
Let’s Get Irrationally Excited About the Phillies’ Playoff Chances!
The Phillies won five consecutive division titles from 2007 to 2011. Before their run of success in the NL East, they were competitive almost every […]
Sharswood Redevelopment Update: Two Steps Forward, One Sideways
The Philadelphia Housing Authority has some good news on the Sharswood redevelopment front. Then there’s some news that, while not exactly good, can’t be called […]
Marijuana Activist Drops Out of Race for Pa. Attorney General
Marijuana activist N.A. Poe has extinguished his campaign for Pennsylvania Attorney General. Poe, the Libertarian candidate, announced his intention to withdraw from the race this […]
Diner Chain Comes to Pennsylvania
Someone’s bullish on diners. Despite the closing of Center City’s Midtown II and the near constant threat that Little Pete’s will be torn down or […]
City Wants Development With ‘Social Impact’ At 8th and Race
The surface parking lot on Race Street between 8th and 9th is one of the biggest empty spaces remaining in Center City, and the Philadelphia […]
SEPTA Adds More Trains, Adjusts Schedule
SEPTA has had a rough summer. After structural defects took a third of the regional rail fleet out of commission, SEPTA has been working to […]
Oppressive Philly Heat Wave Causes 3 Deaths This Weekend
Philadelphia’s fifth excessive heat wave of the summer claimed three lives this past weekend. A 59-year-old man from North Philadelphia died yesterday, a spokesman for the […]
D.A.’s Office: Tax Woes Won’t Impact New No. 2’s Hire
The D.A.’s Office announced a big hire last week: Veteran defense attorney Tariq El-Shabazz is being brought in to serve as deputy for investigations, and take over the […]
Joel Embiid Is Basketball’s Ultimate Wild Card
There’s a level of excitement for the start of the Philadelphia 76ers season that this city hasn’t seen in quite some time. Much of that […]
Sixers Roundup: Dario Saric Drawing Positive Reviews for Performance in Olympics
With the Olympics in full swing many have gotten their first extended look Dario Saric, providing a glimpse into what Sixers fans will see when […]