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Emotional Allen Iverson Reflects on Hall of Fame Career

Allen Iverson strolled to the podium last night wearing a red Reebok t-shirt, blue ‘phila’ jacket, Philadelphia 76ers hat, an ear-to-ear grin that could only […]

City Life

Police Stunned By Investigation Into Cop Who Apparently Died by Suicide

The apparent suicide earlier this week of Lt. Vincent Testa has left his colleagues in the Philadelphia Police Department with questions — so many questions. […]

Restaurants

Jezabel Careaga’s Argentinian Café Gets a Name Change

At the corner of 26th and Pine Streets lies chef Jezabel Careaga‘s Argentine-influenced café, newly-named Jezabel’s. Formerly known as Gavin’s Café, Jezabel’s will continue to serve […]

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City

What It Was Like at ’Nova’s Parade

Philadelphia parades are unique. You probably know this. There’s the Mummers, full of feathers and questionable costume choices. There’s the Thanksgiving parade, which features a […]

City Life

Our Favorite Social Media From the Villanova Parade

Today was Villanova’s championship parade in Center City. Here are our favorite social media posts from the event: This is for you Nova Nation pic.twitter.com/hhJ7ZwmQWA […]

Restaurants

The Dirt: What To Get At The Farmers Market This Weekend

You think you’re sick of this cold weather? In Adams County the peaches, nectarines, plums, and cherry trees are all in bloom. Fruit growers are […]

City Life

PHOTOS: The Villanova Championship Parade

Today Philadelphia celebrated the national champion Villanova men’s basketball team with a parade and rally in Center City. HughE Dillon was on the scene.

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City

Bill Clinton: “I Almost Want to Apologize” For Controversial Comments in Philly

Bill Clinton is sort of sorry for what happened in Philadelphia yesterday. At a rally at the Dorothy Emanuel rec center yesterday in Mt. Airy, […]

Restaurants

Luke Palladino Is Launching A Pop-Up At Valley Forge Casino

Remember last week when we told you about Kevin Sbraga and his team opening a new Fat Ham at the King Of Prussia mall? Yeah, […]

Villanova Wildcats head coach Jay Wright celebrates after winning 2016 national championship title.
City Life

Jay Wright: “I Love My Job Here”

Now that he’s won an NCAA championship with Villanova, the NBA is surely going to come calling on Jay Wright. But Wright sounds — mostly […]

Business

Comcast’s New Harry Potter Attraction Could Rival Disney

We’ve long known that Comcast is becoming a leader in the theme park industry, thanks to its ownership of the Universal Studios theme parks. But […]

City Life

Whooping Cough at Four Abington Schools Has Parents On Edge

When Abington business owner Lisa Schaffer heard just before Christmas that a student at Abington High School had been diagnosed with whooping cough, she thought […]

Restaurants

Wanna Have Lunch At Vetri?

Very early this morning, The Insider dropped the news that Marc Vetri–after years of being pestered by his fans–would open his namesake restaurant (which remains […]

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City Life

If the Flyers Win Their Last 2 Games, They Make the Playoffs

The Flyers looked like they were about to crash out of the playoff chase last night. They trailed the worst team in the NHL, the […]

City Life

Today Is Villanova’s Championship Parade

Today is the championship parade for the Villanova Wildcats men’s basketball team in Center City Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know: As we’ve reported […]