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Philly Eateries Say DNC Is a Mixed Bag

The stretch of blocks on East Passyunk Avenue from Broad Street to Passyunk Square was mostly calm Tuesday evening, the second night of the Democratic […]

The NFL draft logo side by side with the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
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It Looks Like the NFL Draft Will Be in Philly Next Year

Per several reports, it seems like the NFL Draft will be in Philadelphia in 2017. In early July, Wendy Ruderman quoted Bob Brady saying it […]

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Uber’s Exclusive, Air-Conditioned DNC Pickup Lounge Is Riling Rivals

Frustrated Lyft and cab drivers are claiming that Uber workers attempted to thwart other vehicles from crossing Wells Fargo Center perimeters Monday to drop off passengers for the Democratic […]

City Life

DNC CELEBS: Anthony Weiner Wears (Red) Pants, Trump Pal Erin Elmore Infiltrates

In the July issue of Philly Mag, red hot Rittenhouse mama and former Apprentice contestant Erin Elmore told us that she had taken a job […]

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DNC Passyunk Passeggiata Street Festival

Tonight, Wednedsay, July 27th, the weekly Passyunk Passeggiata will turn into a Street Festival for the DNC. From 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. tonight, Passyunk […]

City Life

10 Pretty Amazing DNC Craigslist Hook-Up Attempts

We’re living in strange, uncertain times. Scott Baio has a job. Donald Trump is being mistaken for a presidential candidate. Dan McQuade is being mistaken […]

City Life

Finally: Some DNC Arrests

Thanks to the very smart initiative from Mayor Jim Kenney to decriminalize offenses like disorderly conduct, failure to disperse, and public drunkenness in advance of […]

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Check Out the Restaurants That Will Be at the Best of Philly Soiree

Next Thursday’s Best of Philly Soiree will feature a roster of restaurants that have won Best of Philly awards this year, or in years past. […]

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There’s a “White People Say: Black Lives Matter” Sign Hanging Over I-676

A giant sheet reading “White People Say: Black Lives Matter” hangs over I-676 this morning as delegates and other attendees pour into the city for […]

City Life

2016 DNC, Day 3: We’re Halfway Through!

Congrats, Philly! We’re halfway through the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Here’s what happened yesterday:  In the biggest news of the night, Hillary Clinton officially became […]

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Bill Clinton Makes Case for Hillary: “Best Darn Change-Maker I Have Ever Known”

Bill Clinton delivered a speech in support of his wife Tuesday at the Democratic National Convention, saying she is the best choice for the next president […]

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Democrats Nominate Hillary Clinton for President

Hillary Clinton officially became the first woman candidate for president by a major party this evening at the Democratic National Convention. The delegate votes from […]

City Life

WATCH: Black Lives Matter Demonstration Takes Over Broad Street

The Philly REAL Justice Coalition drew over 300 people into the street for a march to Center City on Tuesday afternoon. Police were stationed in groups […]

City Life

“This Is What Democracy Looks Like” — But Is the DNC Seeing It?

I emerged from City Hall exit of the subway to the sound of Andean music and humid heat that aggressively wrapped itself around me, tight […]

City Life

Guess How Many Water Bottles the City Has Dished Out?

This probably won’t come as a big surprise, but Philadelphia officials have gone through a crazy amount of water trying to keep cops and protesters […]