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Checking In With Peter Serpico
Over the past three years, one of the most dependably awesome things about Serpico on South Street has been the presence of the Cope’s corn […]
If SEPTA Didn’t Hire You Because of a Criminal Record, These Lawyers Want to Hear From You
Frank Long says he was right on the cusp of getting a job as a bus driver for SEPTA when two 20-year-old convictions for drug […]
John Estey, Rendell’s Former Chief-of-Staff, Charged With Wire Fraud
(Editor’s Note: This is a breaking story. Check back for updates.) John Estey, a Philadelphia lawyer and onetime chief-of-staff to former Gov. Ed Rendell, was charged with illegal wire […]
Comcast Helps Future-Proof Itself with Dreamworks Purchase
Time was, Comcast made its money by selling you cable television. They’d bundle you a package of channels, try to sell you a premium movie […]
New Poll: Chris Christie More Unpopular Than Ever in N.J.
Donald Trump may be on the verge of capturing the Republican nomination for president. But his chief campaign surrogate continues to drop in popularity in […]
Voter Turnout Wasn’t That Bad in the 2016 Primary
Thirty-nine percent of registered voters in Philadelphia went to the polls on Tuesday, according to a preliminary report by City Commissioner Al Schmidt. This year is the first contested […]
News of the Fat Ham and Kevin Sbraga
Last night, Kevin Sbraga showed off his Little Fat Ham at a media preview of Spruce Street Harbor Park. The Hot Fish, a seafood take […]
Uptown Theater Is Hosting a Prince Memorial Today
UPDATE: The Prince tribute will be postponed to Friday, May 6th due to inclement weather. It will be at the same time and place. Original: […]
Creator of the Mister Softee’s Jingle Dies
The high-pitched chime of Mister Softee’s ice cream truck is one of the first signs that summer has reached Philadelphia. The upbeat, instantly recognizable notes awaken […]
What’s Next for John Fetterman?
I texted my girlfriend while working on an election story Tuesday night. “Who’d you vote for in the Senate race?” I asked her. Her reply […]
You Guys Wanna See Star Wars: The Force Awakens For Free This Weekend?
Of course you do. That’s just a ridiculous question. I mean, who wouldn’t want to check out one of the biggest movies of the year […]
Philly Mom Crowdfunds Divorce Against Husband Charged With Assaulting Her
Aja Beech is a 37-year-old mother of two from Fishtown who wants desperately to get away from her husband of seven years, construction worker Tobias […]
Philly Police Officer Suspended For Allegedly Making Racist Remarks
Cpl. Robert Pawlowski was recently suspended for 30 days by Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross for allegedly uttering a string of racially charged insults about […]
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Budgeting for Other People’s Weddings
No matter how many times we write about the ever-escalating cost of being a wedding guest, our jaws continue to hit the floor whenever the latest […]
WATCH: Philadelphia Zoo Unveils Baby Lemurs
Four baby black-and-white ruffed lemurs went on display this week at the Philadelphia Zoo’s PECO Primate Reserve. Together with their parents, Huey and Kiaka, the […]