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A History of Violence: Philadelphia Political Brawls
The first thing I do when I wake up, before I fully open my eyes, is indulge a ritual that goes back to my cable-less […]
Jim Kenney Made a Cameo in a High School Musical
Seated in the dark back row of a theater during the climactic scene of Curtains, a comedy musical murder mystery put on by St. Joe’s Prep, […]
I Went to Every Phillies Game in April and It Was Great
When the Phillies return home tonight after a 10-game road trip, they’ll be playing their first home games since they swept Cleveland in a series […]
Operators Announced for PHS Pop-Up Gardens
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has announced its designers and culinary teams for its two PHS Pop Up Gardens this summer. PHS returns to 15th and South […]
The Dirt: What To Get At The Farmers Market This Weekend
The April showers have arrived a little behind schedule this year, unfortunately. But despite the drizzle, another seasonal farmer’s market is coming back on line […]
An Interview with Philly Chess and Poker Pro Jennifer Shahade
Jennifer Shahade is a woman of many talents. The Rittenhouse Square area resident is not just a two-time United States women’s chess champion and the […]
A Year After the Amtrak Crash, Casey Calls for More Money for Train Safety
Flanked by officials from Amtrak and SEPTA, Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey today called for more money for safety measures on train lines across the country. […]
Black Bear Spotted in the Wissahickon
Does a bear swim in the Wissahickon? Apparently so. According to a Facebook post from the Friends of the Wissahickon, a black bear was spotted […]
Panic at the Narberth Parklet!
Here in Philadelphia, we have to deal with things like stop-and-frisk, the tax abatement, and the sinister soda tax. But a few miles away in […]
Now Hiring: Bakeries, Bars and BYOBs
Want a job as a baker, barback, back server or other profession that doesn’t start with the letter “B?” Then check out Foobooz Jobs where Kermit’s […]
The Star Runner on Penn’s Track Team Wears What During Races?
When Tommy Awad passed runners from Indiana and Georgetown in the final 100 meters to win the 4xMile at the Penn Relays last month, it […]
La Colombe Adds Weekend Night Menu
Starting this Friday, La Colombe’s Fishtown flagship is kicking off a night menu of pizzas, hummus and a selection of desserts. The menu takes full advantage […]
Sorry, But the Johnson-Feibush Verdict Won’t End Councilmanic Prerogative
The verdict in the federal civil lawsuit between Point Breeze developer Ori Feibush and 2nd District Councilman Kenyatta Johnson was remarkable for a couple reasons. […]
PoliticalFest Will Celebrate U.S. Political History During DNC
According to Ed Rendell, this summer’s celebration of political history all started because of Major League Baseball. “In the baseball All-Star Game, it is impossible […]