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10 Things You Might Not Know About the 1876 Centennial Exhibition
Today marks the 140th anniversary of the opening of the 1876 Centennial Exposition, which brought nearly 10 million visitors — almost a fifth of the […]
Why 1812 Productions Is Putting on Spanish-Captioned Performance of I Will Not Go Gently
Fernando Mendez had done 5,000 words of translation, and it seemed like a lot. Then he looked at what was remaining in the text of […]
2016 NBA Draft Big Board: Version 1
The Sixers would likely decide between Ben Simmons (pictured) or Brandon Ingram if they win May 17th’s lottery | Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports With the […]
Ed Rendell: I Didn’t Say Bernie Sanders Supporters Need to Behave Themselves
Ed Rendell took to Facebook on Monday to say his comments on a Sunday radio show, saying that Bernie Sanders supporters need to “behave” at […]
Ex-Philly311 Worker Pleads Guilty to SEPTA TransPass Scam
Everyone has crazy daydreams at work, even city employees. But listen: That foolproof counterfeiting scheme that you’re kicking around is just a bad idea, man. That’s the […]
Streets Commissioner Donald Carlton Arrested for Assault After House Party Fight
Less than six months after Mayor Jim Kenney appointed him Streets Commissioner of Philadelphia, Donald Carlton is facing charges of simple assault and recklessly endangering […]
Where Does Darrell Clarke Stand on the Soda Tax? And Does it Matter?
Before City Council’s weekly meeting last Thursday, Council President Darrell Clarke apparently told Newsworks that he thought a three-cents-per-ounce tax on soda — which Mayor […]
Chris Christie to Chair Donald Trump Transition Team
Chris Christie is going to work for The Donald. Today, Trump announced that Christie would chair his transition team — the group that will prepare […]
Bernie on the Boardwalk: Sanders Bashes Trump at Atlantic City Rally
In the building where Donald Trump once held Mike Tyson prizefights and World Wrestling Federation world championship matches, Bernie Sanders spoke before a crowd in […]
I Am Kind of Obsessed With This Badgley Mischka Two-Piece Crop-Top Wedding Dress
I’ve been seeing a lot of Morgan Stewart wedding-related headlines the past several weeks—though I have to say, until I actually clicked a bit today, […]
Kenyatta Johnson Vs. Ori Feibush Starts Today. Here’s What You Need to Know
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect a correction. The city-owned properties in question have not been sold. Jury selection starts this morning […]
Convicted Baby Killer Arthur Buckel Has Been Captured
Convicted baby killer Arthur Buckel has been captured, nearly a week into the manhunt.
World of Beer Opens in Exton
World of Beer is opening its first Pennsylvania location today in Exton. Since 2007, World of Beer has opened more than 70 locations of its […]
John Oliver Makes Us Ponder Uncomfortable Truths About the Phillie Phanatic
Last night, John Oliver did a long segment on how the media often misreports scientific studies. In it, he referenced p-hacking — a way of […]
Penn State President: No Evidence Paterno Knew About Sandusky Assault in 1976
Penn State University president Eric Barron denounced a string of new allegations about the extent of the university’s knowledge of Jerry Sandusky‘s sexual abuse of children, and criticized the […]