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Morning Headlines: The Great Soda Tax Debate Has Begun

Good morning, Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know today: The big debate over Mayor Kenney’s proposed soda tax has begun. Kenney won’t even formally […]

City Life

The Sixers’ Defensive Struggles and the Loss of an Identity

As the first quarter came to a close last night in Orlando, the Sixers were down, and down big. The Magic had just put a […]

City Life

Allies Turn on Christie After Trump Endorsement

Chris Christie said he was not taking any questions from the media about Donald Trump. Still, a reporter raised his hand and asked permission for […]

City Life

Which Philly Schools Will Make It to March Madness?

If this were any other year, March Madness would already have begun. Instead, it’s a leap year. We have to wait one more day for […]

Foobooz

Philly Chef Conference Coming Right Up

The third annual Philly Chef Conference hosted by Drexel University is set for this Sunday and Monday, March 6th and 7th. Sundays sessions run from […]

City Life

11 Things You Might Not Know About Leap Year

Happy February 29th, also known as “leap day” — a lunar event created by humans to compensate for the fact that the earth doesn’t orbit […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Eagles Tight-End Zach Ertz is Engaged to U.S. Women’s Soccer Star Julie Johnston

And the award for most romantic Philadelphia Eagles player goes to: Zach Ertz. The tight-end first showed his sweet side in this aww-worthy blog post about […]

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City Life

First Confirmed Case of Zika in Philadelphia

One year ago, if you asked the average American if they knew what Zika was, they probably would have stared at you blankly. But now […]

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Kenney: Soda Tax Could Raise $400 Million for Pre-K, Parks, Jobs

Mayor Jim Kenney says his proposed soda tax could bring in $400 million over five years — money that would be used to fund universal […]

Foobooz

Josh Lawler Closing His The Farm and Fisherman

Eater’s Alex Tewfik has the scoop on Josh Lawler’s plans to close his the Farm and Fisherman BYOB on Pine Street. Lawler is closing his […]

Philadelphia Wedding

We Now Have Video of Taylor Swift’s So-Sweet Maid of Honor Speech

It’s been more than a week since Taylor Swift served as the maid of honor at her best friend’s Pennsylvania wedding (did you check out all […]

City Life

Three 19-Year-Olds Arrested in Taxi Driver Shooting

The Philadelphia Police Department has announced the arrest of three 19-year-olds for the robbery and shooting of local cab driver.

Foobooz

Tonight: Rum Happy Hour at Martha

Martha at 2113 East York Street is adding some shine to your Monday with a series of Monday night events that are designed to be […]

City Life

WATCH: Did Trump Diss Christie?

It wasn’t necessarily an easy first weekend for Chris Christie as Donald Trump’s surrogate and ally — more on that later — but this might’ve […]

City Life

Inn of the Dove Party Turns Deadly

The Inn of the Dove on Cuthbert Boulevard in Cherry Hill prides itself on being the “ultimate, anytime romantic adult escape.” On Sunday a party […]