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Morning Headlines: Philly Apologizes to Jackie Robinson

Good morning, Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know today: City Council is apologizing to Jackie Robinson for the racism he experienced here. Robinson, of […]

City Life

Amber Alert Issued for Baby Kidnapped From King of Prussia Mall [UPDATED]

UPDATE, 10:30 p.m.: According to the Upper Merion police, Ahsir Simmons has been found safe: Upper Merion Police report abducted baby recovered safe & sound […]

City Life

Every Judgmental Facebook Commenter Owes the SEPTA Kids Mom an Apology

Since early this week, the city has been reeling over that viral video that shows a group of out-of-control young children on the Market-Frankford El. […]

City Life

Feds to Invest $1 Million Annually to Connect Heinz Urban Refuge, Southwest Philly

The folks at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge are celebrating today after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it will be investing $1 million […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Shop For Bridesmaids and Wedding Gifts at Evantine Design’s New Washington Square Boutique

You’ve probably heard of Evantine Design from the incredible weddings (and parties in general) they dream up all over the city, but did you know that aside from […]

Things to Do

Kevin Hart Is About to Become a Mogul

Philly-bred comedian Kevin Hart and Lionsgate have announced a new partnership that will include a new “social adventure tablet game,” as well as an on-demand […]

Restaurants

Last Day for Early Bird Tickets to the Wine & Food Festival

Tuesday, May 3rd is the date for Philadelphia magazine’s annual Wine & Food Festival. The event, which takes place at Lincoln Financial Field offers more […]

Wildwood beach
City Life

Wildwood’s Beaches Named Top 10 for Families

It is a long walk to the ocean in the Wildwoods. At the beach’s most expansive points, expect to walk about 10 minutes from the boardwalk […]

City Life

65 Years Ago Today, Philadelphia Helped Birth the Commercial Computing Revolution

Today is the anniversary of a major development in computing history — and it happened right here in Philadelphia. On this date in 1951, the […]

Flyers shootout goal - Sam Gagner
City Life

After Rare Shootout Win, Flyers Playoff Chances Look Really Good

The other day we wrote about how bad the Flyers are in shootouts. Last night, a third-period tip-in goal from Brayden Schenn helped the Flyers […]

Citified

Philly Politicians to Battle It Out in Rare Libel Suit Brought Over Campaign Flyer

[Updated, 3:55 p.m.] State Rep. Mark Cohen has been in Harrisburg a very, very long time. Originally elected in 1974, the Democratic legislator from the 202nd […]

Business

California Bill Would Let Customers Cancel Comcast With One Click

A California legislator has introduced a bill that would let Comcast customers quickly and easily cancel their service online. The proposal is fallout from the […]

City Life

Animal Cruelty Citations Issued in Horse Abuse Case

A Rhode Island man has been accused of animal cruelty in the case of an injured horse found in Lancaster County, covered in paint markings. […]

An aerial view of the beach and casinos in Atlantic City.
City Life

Morning Headlines: A.C. Trying to Avert Government Shutdown

Good morning, Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know today: Atlantic City officials and employees are trying to avert a government shutdown. NBC10 reports that […]

City Life

No Roots on July 4th?

Say it ain’t so, Questo. The Roots won’t be headlining the Wawa Welcome America! Festival on July 4th, according to this report from Billy Penn. […]