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Kawaii Kitty Cafe is Opening in Queen Village

While this isn’t the most serious news Foobooz has reported, it might be the cutest. Kawaii Kitty Cafe will be celebrating their grand opening this […]

City Life

Ben Simmons Works Out for 76ers, Reportedly Told He Will Be Selected No. 1

After much debate, it turns out Ben Simmons has, in fact, worked out for the Philadelphia 76ers. “This morning we did have an opportunity, very […]

City Life

Fairmount Park Conservancy Lands Award-Winning Executive Director

The Fairmount Park Conservancy announced in a statement today that it has hired Rick Magder as its new executive director effective September 1st. The position […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Temperley London & Net-a-Porter Just Launched a Bridal Capsule Collection

To all of our dear readers who are still on the hunt for the dress of their dreams, we’ve got another gorgeous capsule collection to […]

Citified

The Chaka Fattah Verdict Is In: He’s Guilty

This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly. A jury has found U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah guilty on all counts, including participating in a […]

Restaurants

Dinners for You and All Your Friends: Feasts Worth Planning Ahead For

Sure it’s fun to order just what you want off of a restaurant’s menu but sometimes the camaraderie of a shared feast is what you’re really […]

Property

Trinity Tuesday: Let There Be Light in Northern Liberties

You’ll be as snug as a bug in a rug in this charming trinity in the heart of Northern Liberties. While this home is admittedly […]

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City Life

Swing State Poll: Clinton and Trump Neck-and-Neck in Pa.

A Quinnipiac University poll found the contest between presumptive presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump too close to call in Pennsylvania. In Pa., 42 […]

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City Life

Why Pennsylvania’s Hate Crime Laws Still Lack LGBT Protections

In the wake of the country’s worst-ever mass shooting, the nation’s cry for change is hard to ignore. In the early morning of June 12th, a […]

City Life

Three Arrested in Fairmount Park Murder

Two arrests have been made in the murder of 26-year-old Chester native Toy Charda Bryant, whose body was discovered in Fairmount Park on June 14th. 

City Life

The Paint-Covered Horse Jon Stewart Rescued Has Died

It’s a tragic turn of events for a horse who couldn’t catch a break. Jon Stewart‘s horse, Lily, the white mare found covered in paint and emaciated in […]

Restaurants

First Look: South Helm

Cooking is hard. It’s hard because it takes incredible skill, talent, and tenacity to climb the ladder of the kitchen. It’s hard because it requires […]

City Life

76ers Draft: Is Jamal Murray the Draft’s Best Shooter?

With the 76ers draft just a few days away, we’ll take a look at a couple of prospects the Sixers could end up walking away […]

City Life

Pa. Supreme Court Rules NRA-backed Law Unconstitutional

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday against a law that allowed gun owners and the National Rifle Association to sue local municipalities for their […]

City Life

Pennsylvania Inmates Perform Well Above National Average on GED

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections recently announced that inmates in the state scored higher than the national average on the GED for the third year […]