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PHOTOS: The Big, Raucous Bernie Sanders Rally in Philly

Last night, Bernie Sanders held a large rally at Temple University’s Liacouras Center. You may have heard about it on social media. You may have […]

Abraham Lincoln, Sam Hinkie
City Life

Sam Hinkie Used a Fake Abe Lincoln Quote in His Resignation Letter

Sam Hinkie resigned as Sixers general manager yesterday, and he did it in spectacular fashion: A 13-page resignation letter that apparently left management unaware he […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Get in Shape for the Big Day With SWEAT Fitness’s Bride & Groom Training Packages

A few years back, the folks over at SWEAT Fitness launched two pretty sweet training packages aimed at brides- and grooms-to-be looking to get in shape for […]

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City Life

Gun Group Calls on DNC to Give Up Armed Security

A pro-gun group is calling on Democrats to give up armed security — such as police and Secret Service — at this summer’s Democratic National […]

Citified

Suit: Philly’s Voter Rolls Are Abnormally — and Suspiciously — Large

It seems like every time there is an election in Philadelphia, there are allegations of shenanigans soon to follow, with the good ol’ saying “vote early and […]

Business

Aramark Says It’s Staying in Philly

Aramark is keeping is headquarters in Philadelphia, the company announced this morning. It might not, however, stay in the same Center City skyscraper currently topped […]

City Life

Sam Hinkie, The Sixers’ Rebuild, and Trusting The Process

There were few more divisive figures in professional sports than Samuel Blake Hinkie. Were. Hinkie stepped down as president and general manager of the Sixers […]

Restaurants

An American In Paris: La Peg Revisited

When the server told me the special for the night was a plate of snails packed with herb butter, I didn’t get them, because snails […]

City Life

Last Night’s Massive Bernie Sanders Rally on Twitter and Instagram

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrrnsbUX-yU&feature=youtu.be&t=38m11s Bernie Sanders may be lagging behind Hillary Clinton in the Pennsylvania primary polls, but you couldn’t tell that when he visited Philly on Wednesday. Sanders […]

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City Life

Was Controversial Philly Cop’s Death a Suicide?

Lt. Vincent Testa, a longtime member of the Philadelphia Police Department, was found dead in his home from an apparent suicide on Wednesday, law enforcement sources […]

City Life

Sam Hinkie Has Stepped Down From Sixers

According to Marc Stein of ESPN, Sam Hinkie has stepped down as the Sixers’ president and general manager. ESPN sources say Sam Hinkie has stepped […]

City Life

Wolf to Sign LGBT Non-Discrimination Orders Tomorrow

Governor Tom Wolf plans to sign a pair of far-reaching anti-discrimination executive orders tomorrow, according to a statement released by his office. The orders — one […]

Restaurants

Brigantessa Welcomes Spring with New Menu Items

You may have noticed a trend going on here—lots of Philly restaurants are changing up their menus for spring. Well, after a trip to southern […]

City Life

Four Tips for Philadelphians Traveling Abroad During the “Trump Spring”

At this point, when Donald Trump’s face appears on a screen, I tend to feel nothing. Sometimes it’s the “Been there, done that” variety of […]

Philadelphia Wedding

There’s a New Macaron Cafe in Old City—And They Do Bulk Orders for Weddings!

Just the other day, as I was driving down Arch Street in Old City, I passed by an unassuming store sign that made me do a […]