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City Life

Morning Headlines: Court Shatters SRC Authority

Good morning Philadelphia. This is what you need to know today: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court just shattered the School Reform Commission’s most extraordinary power. The court, […]

City Life

5 Takeaways From The Hockey News’ Story on Eric Lindros

Today, The Hockey News’ Ken Campbell published a long profile on Eric Lindros. It’s a story about how Lindros, who was a Flyer from 1992 […]

Citified

Brian Sims Just Dropped Out of the Congressional Race

The rumors that have been flying in Philadelphia’s political circles are true: State Rep. Brian Sims is dropping out of the 2nd Congressional District race and […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Here’s Where You Can Buy Beyoncé’s Grammys (Wedding) Dress in Philly

Did you notice Beyoncé at the Grammy’s last night? Of course you did, she is Queen Bey. Well B looked fab as always, you may have […]

Foobooz

The Palm to Close for Overhaul

The Palm at the Bellevue will close after service on Monday, February 29th for a complete overhaul. The restaurant expects to be closed until late 2016 […]

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf - criminal record sealing bill signing
City Life

Misdemeanor Crimes Are Now Easier to Get Sealed in Pennsylvania

Today, Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law a bill that makes it easier for people to have their criminal records sealed in Pennsylvania. The law […]

Philadelphia Wedding

You Can Now Buy Your Oscar de la Renta Wedding Dress in Philly!

There were a lot of things to be sad about back in the summer of 2009 when the formerly iconic Suky bridal salon closed its […]

City Life

Missanelli: Another Season of Nick Foles? Please, No!

Three things circulate inside my mind for this column. But where would any sports blog in Philadelphia be without first talking about the problems of […]

City Life

Kathleen Kane Won’t Run for Second Term

Kathleen Kane, Pennsylvania’s scandal-plagued attorney general, said today she will not run for reelection. “This was not easy decision,” she said, before announcing. “I am […]

Foobooz

Banh Mi and Bottles Brings Vietnamese Street Food to South Street

Ever hear of a Vietnamese Taphouse? Well there’s one coming to South Street. Tuan Phung is bringing Vietnamese street food and over 200 different bottles of craft […]

Bernie Bae - Leah Kauffman
City Life

WATCH: Leah Kauffman’s “Bernie Bae” Music Video

Back in 2007, Philly’s Leah Kauffman made “Crush on Obama,” a viral video about a young woman supporting Obama for president. It went viral (26 […]

Foobooz

Georges Perrier Film Coming to Philadelphia

King Georges, the documentary about Georges Perrier and Le Bec-Fin is coming to the big screen and Philadelphia after successful screenings at a number of […]

City Life

CBS 3 Did a Report on the Word “Jawn” Last Night

The Grammy Awards were on CBS last night, but in Philadelphia the real prize was what was on the local news afterward. The station promoted […]

City Life

4 Things to Know About Donald Trump’s Federal Judge Sister

If you’ve got “Trump” in your name this election season, you’d better be prepared for publicity — maybe not all of it good. Maryanne Trump […]

Philadelphia School District Building
Citified

Insider: The SRC May Be Sizing Up Your Neighborhood School Right Now

(Editor’s note: This is an opinion column from a Citified insider.) Dear Parents: Pay attention. The School Reform Commission wants to turn three neighborhood schools into charters. The community is outraged. […]