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Trump, Clinton Win Pennsylvania Primary
In what had come to seem like a foregone conclusion, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have been named the winners in the Pennsylvania primaries, according […]
At Famous 4th Street Deli Today, Huge Sammiches, Small Crowd
Few political traditions in Philadelphia are quite as cherished as the Election Day gathering at Famous 4th Street Deli. (Yeah, we know you’re going to make a […]
Relish Was Hot on Election Day — While Famous 4th Street Deli Was a Ghost Town
This year, Josh Shapiro didn’t go to the power crowd’s longtime Election Day lunch hangout Famous 4th Street Deli. Instead, the Democratic frontrunner in the Attorney General’s race dined at the other, […]
Pro Baseball Player Sean Murphy, Fishtown Native, Dead at 27
The Oakland Athletics announced today that Sean Murphy, a 27-year-old minor leaguer with the franchise, was found dead yesterday in Arizona. Murphy, a native of […]
Shapiro Campaign Questions Fliers Linking Zappala, Black Lives Matter
File this under “Campaign Materials of Unknown Origin.” In Philadelphia today, voters have been coming across T-shirts, sweatshirts, and fliers carrying the banner of the Black […]
Abdu Rivera Arrested for 2003 Arson that Killed Five, Including a Baby
On November 18, 2003, a suspicious fire ripped through a home in Olney, killing five people, and on Tuesday, 13 years later, police have announced an […]
BHLDN Just Launched a Beautiful Collection of Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands
Philly’s own BHLDN is making quite the splash on the bridal market right now: Just last week the brand debuted its third honeymoon collection, and not long […]
South Philadelphia Tap Room Slammed by Feds Over ADA-Compliance Issues
Usually, when the United States Attorney in Philadelphia makes a statement about a case, it’s over murderers, drug traffickers, and multi-million dollar embezzlers. But on […]
6 Easy Steps to a Relaxing, Budget-Friendly Honeymoon
There are a handful of reasons why a couple might decide to forgo (or postpone) a lengthy multi-destination honeymoon and instead venture off on a mini getaway […]
Those Kevin Boyle “Supporters” At Your Polling Place Might Actually Be Actors
This post has been updated to include a comment from Brendan Boyle. There are a lot of candidates on the ballot today. You know who you’re […]
12 Things You Might Not Know About John James Audubon
John James Audubon, the world’s most celebrated avian artist, made his first American home — and met his long-suffering wife — in what’s now called […]
Abolishing Traffic Court Will Be Your Most Satisfying Vote Ever
Editor’s Note: This is an opinion column from Philadelphia magazine reporter Dan McQuade. There is much on the line in today’s Pennsylvania primary. Voters head […]
Dario Saric Would Fill A Need For Sixers
According to David Pick, International Hoops Insider for Bleacher Report, Dario Saric was telling his teammates that he intends to play for the Sixers next […]
Bernie Sanders at Drexel: “If You Come Out to Vote, We’re Going to Win in Pennsylvania”
In the waning hours of Monday evening, as voters prepared to cast their ballots in Tuesday’s primary, Bernie Sanders held the final rally of his […]
Here’s Everything You Need To Know To Vote Today
Happy Election Day! Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. A lot is on the line today in Philadelphia. By voting, you could help decide […]