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Spread Bagelry Opens in University City

Spread Bagelry, the Rittenhouse neighborhood Montreal bagel spot has opened its second location, this one at 36th and Chestnut in University City. But this is […]

City

Donald Trump Reveals Plans for the Military in Union League Speech

In Philadelphia today, Donald Trump was something he rarely is on the campaign trail: specific. Today at the Union League’s Lincoln Hall, Trump’s half-hour speech […]

Restaurants

For Those Of You Who Just Can’t Get Enough Of Oktoberfest

This year, it seems like everyone is throwing some sort of Oktoberfest celebration (or, in some cases, more than one). So in order to stand […]

SugarHouse Casino
City

SugarHouse Won’t Serve Alcohol 24/7 — and That’s Bad for Pennsylvania’s Budget

When Pennsylvania passed a massive liquor reform bill this spring, politicians and media outlets labeled it as a push for more consumer choices. “This is […]

Pennsylvania Turnpike
City Life

Auditor: Turnpike Toll Increases Potentially “Unsustainable”

Pennsylvania residents are being warned of a potential “transportation disaster” following an audit of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission that highlights the organization’s unstable finances.

Bill Cosby preliminary hearing
City

Bill Cosby Trial Date Set … for June 2017

Bill Cosby is set to be tried on an aggravated indecent assault charge stemming from an alleged 2004 incident involving Andrea Constand — but not […]

City Life

Ursinus College in Uproar Over Offensive Tweets From Board Chairman

Controversy is swirling over past tweets from the chairman of the board of trustees at Ursinus College, Michael C. Marcon, after a student posted them […]

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Sneak Preview: October At COOK

And here we are again, staring down another new month of classes at COOK. Want to see what they’ve got goin in October? We have […]

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This Weekend: Philadelphia Honey Festival Buzzes Into Town

The Philadelphia Honey Festival is happening this weekend with events on September 9th through the 11th. The party kicks off at Glen Foerd on the Delaware with […]

An animal control officer and a pig in South Philly
City

WATCH: Residents Chase, Catch Runaway Pig on Washington Avenue

It was an ordinary Labor Day for Colin Weir — to begin with, at least. He was browsing a Facebook group for his neighborhood, Southwest […]

City Life

Midge and Ed Rendell Are Finally Getting Divorced

On Friday, as the rest of us were trying to decide whether to give in to Hermine hysteria, a lawyer for the Hon. Marjorie “Midge” […]

Property

Trinity Tuesday: A Little Something Extra in Pennsport

What a difference 200 or so square feet can make. That extra floor space turns a standard trinity into a potential show piece with room for […]

City Life

Jury Selection for Salvation Army Collapse Trial to Begin Today

Starting this morning, a judge and teams of lawyers will begin to winnow a pool of potential jurors in the Salvation Army building collapse case. […]

City Life

Yes, That Was Bill Clinton at Made in America

A thrilled Bill Clinton meandered around the Made in America festival grounds on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Sunday, stopping to chat and take photos […]

City Life

Is Robert Covington Poised For A Breakout Season?

As the Philadelphia 76ers prepare to begin training camp later this month, much of the attention has been geared towards Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, and Dario […]