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5 Takeaways From Kenney’s Chamber of Commerce Speech

In his first few weeks as mayor, Jim Kenney didn’t announce many new or surprising initiatives. On Inauguration Day, City Council Darrell Clarke unveiled more ambitious plans than Kenney did; just […]

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Property

Blatstein Revises Broad and Washington Proposal

Developer Bart Blatstein’s proposal for a mixed-use residential/retail megaproject at the northeast corner of Broad and Washington, which Philadelphia Inquirer architecture Inga Saffron bemoaned as a “bloated, […]

Philadelphia Wedding

The Master’s Baker Has Moved to a New Location in West Chester

If you’re not yet familiar with The Master’s Baker, we’re happy to make the introduction, as we’ve been fans for a while, now (you can […]

City Life

Man Charged With Raping Wife, Attempted Murder on Valentine’s Day

A Chester County man is in custody after allegedly raping his wife and stabbing her cousin on Valentine’s Day.

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City

Comcast Workers Love Wawa So Much, They Got Their Own Crosswalk

The darkest time at the Comcast Center was in early 2012. Things were good at the company. But the Wawa was under renovation. I was […]

City Life

Police Say This Detective Broke a Man’s Leg With Brutal Kick, Abandoned Him Roadside

A Philadelphia Police detective has been charged with assault after allegedly attacking a man and then leaving him on a “random roadside” to seek help. […]

Citified

Here’s the Full Text of Jim Kenney’s Chamber of Commerce Speech

Mayor Jim Kenney today addressed the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce at its annual Mayoral Luncheon, discussing issues ranging from strengthening the workforce to making […]

City Life

In Delaware, People Pay Big Bucks for Low-Digit License Plates. Here’s Why.

Delaware residents have an odd obsession with license plate numbers. The lower the plate number the more valuable a plate is considered to be. Residents are willing to […]

Restaurants

2016 James Beard Semifinalists Announced

The big list of James Beard semifinalists for chefs and restaurants for 2016 has been released and Philadelphia makes a strong showing. Highlighting the nominees is […]

Restaurants

Bar Rescue Host Jon Taffer Gave Away Breast Enhancements at His Philly Bar in the 1980s

Bar Rescue host Jon Taffer has an interview online today with the New York Times talking bars, rescuing them, and TV. The conversation takes a […]

City Life

Sixers Mailbag #15: Trade Deadline Edition

This week we continue our 76ers mailbag series, where we discuss some of the pressing topics around the team. In the 15th edition of our Sixers mailbag […]

City Life

Doctor Says Viral Facebook Post About Hit-and-Run Accident Ruined His Life

Where would we be without Facebook? You’d have to remember your dad’s birthday on your own. You’d have to actually watch the Grammys if you […]

Business

MakeOffices Opens Center City Co-Working Space

Yet another company is trying its hand at co-working in Philadelphia. MakeOffices, a nationwide chain of co-working office spaces, is opening its first Philadelphia location […]

City Life

Judge: No Pay for Penn Track Athletes

There will be no pay for Penn track-and-field athletes. A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that a trio of such athletes are not — as […]

City Life

There Will Be an Atlantic City Segment on New Year’s Eve the Next 3 Years

Yesterday, the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority agreed to pay $12.5 million to keep Miss America in Atlantic City for the next three years. […]