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Weird New Anti-Pat Toomey Ad Compares Him to a Kitten
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK1lbXvL_ak The ad above was released late last month, but it’s now airing on Philadelphia-area TV stations. (I saw it yesterday during the Extra/Access Hollywood block […]
Toll Drops Plans for Society Hill Playhouse Site
First, it was condominiums. Then, rental apartments. Now, nothing. Toll Brothers has dropped plans to build apartment buildings on two plots of land it owns […]
Venture Capitalist Josh Kopelman Replaces Gerry Lenfest as PMN Chairman
The Philadelphia Media Network announced Tuesday that Josh Kopelman, a venture capitalist, has been named chair of its board, which operates the Inquirer, Daily News […]
Philly Schools Plan to Recognize Two Muslim Holidays
The Philadelphia School District is planning to add two major Muslim holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, to its calendar starting in the 2017-18 school year. District officials, […]
The City Has Sunk $40 Million Into a New Police Headquarters It Might Not Use
OK, so a lot of people are intrigued by the idea of the Philadelphia Police Department possibly moving its headquarters to 400 N. Broad Street, the […]
Mural Arts 2016 Wall Ball
The Mural Arts Program’s 2016 Wall Ball was held Thursday night at the Fillmore Philadelphia. Presented by Citizens Bank, Wall Ball drew nearly 500 art […]
There’s Only One Midtown Diner Left — Enjoy It While It Lasts
In a few years’ time, the eulogy for the downtown diner might be regarded as a literary genre unto itself. They seem to disappear rapidly […]
There’s Only One Midtown Diner Left — Enjoy It While It Lasts
In a few years’ time, the eulogy for the downtown diner might be regarded as a literary genre unto itself. They seem to disappear rapidly […]
Kensington Quarters Butcher Heads Out on Her Own
Heather Thomason who has been Kensington Quarters’ head butcher and fellow butcher Cecilie May are branching out on their own. The pair have started Primal Supply […]
Police: Man Sexually Assaulted 13-Year-Old Stepdaughter Last Night
The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 39-year-old Frankford resident Malik Bailey, who is accused of sexually assaulting his 13-year-old […]
Woman Found Dead, Tied to a Cinder Block in Chester County Pond
Police on Monday found a dead woman tied to a cinder block in a pond in East Coventry Township, Pa., said Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan. […]
Local Talent: Korey Riker
His instruments: He’s known for his badass tenor saxophone skills. He also plays flute, guitar, clarinet, and the EWI, short for “electronic wind instrument.”
Spend the Day with Ela’s Jason Cichonski at “Shopping with the Chef”
Headhouse Farmers Market is entering its tenth season since opening in 2007. It is Philly’s largest open-air market and each year over 40,000 Philadelphians flock […]
First Center City Target Scheduled to Open on July 20th
Target’s first Center City location has an opening date. A spokesperson for the retail giant confirmed today to Philadelphia magazine that the Target at 1128 […]
Ed Rendell: DNC Is Almost $10 Million Short on Funding
When the Democrats chose Philadelphia to host the 2016 Democratic National Convention last year, it was not a surprise. The New York Times reported Philly […]