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Affordable Housing Complex for Artists Breaks Ground in West Philly
West Philly is about to get another apartment complex, but this time it’s not geared toward student foodies or young professionals with money to burn. […]
Lonely Planet Names Philly Top U.S. Travel Destination for 2016
One day, we’ll get used to this. But not yet. Last year, the city got giddy when The New York Times recommended its readers spend the third […]
WATCH: Cory J. Popp’s Breathtaking “Blizzard in Philadelphia”
A few weekends ago, thick blankets of snow brought Philly to a screeching halt. It shut down schools and transportation, and forced most people to stay inside. But […]
Pa. Senate to Vote Wednesday on Kane’s Future
Kathleen Kane’s ability to survive scandal will face its biggest test so far on Wednesday. That’s when the Pennsylvania Senate will vote, deciding whether or […]
Man Abducted From Center City, Forced to Try to Withdraw Money from West Philly Bank
A man was abducted while leaving his Center City work site, driven to a bank in West Philadelphia by two men where they attempted to […]
Former Chemistry Teacher Arrested for Child Porn, Sexting Male Student
A 30-year-old high school chemistry teacher has been arrested and charged with child pornography in connection with a relationship he allegedly had with one of […]
Market East: Gallery Rehab Won’t Be Finished Until at Least 2018
The Gallery won’t re-open as the Fashion Outlets of Philadelphia anytime soon. Macerich and Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, who are co-developing the transformation of […]
Voorhees Police “Arrest” PuppyMonkeyBaby
Depending on your point of view, PuppyMonkeyBaby — the Mountain Dew mascot introduced during Super Bowl 50 commercials on Sunday — is either fall-down hilarious […]
Trash and Recycling Picked Up Today, After All
So, you may have noticed that there weren’t the predicted four-to-eight inches of snow on the ground in Philadelphia when you woke up this morning. […]
IBEW Local 98 Literally Has 3 Surveillance Drones Now
In early January, John Dougherty‘s IBEW Local 98 union held a large protest in front of the old Parker Spruce Hotel. They brought three giant […]
For One Night Abe Fisher Is Going Korean
For one night only, Abe Fisher executive chef Yehuda Sichel will collaborate with Manhattan’s Deuki Hong for a short rib feast. Hong and writer Matt […]
Morning Headlines: Temple Stadium Gets Initial Go-Ahead
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know today. Temple’s board has signed off on initial planning for a new football stadium, but opposition […]
Kathryn Knott Sentenced to Prison in Gay-Bashing Case
Sixteen months after the attack on two gay men in Center City, Kathryn Knott has been sentenced for her role in the crime.
More Snow Is on the Way for the Philadelphia Area
We’re getting more snow. Though the city was mostly spared from last week’s storm, another winter weather system is headed our way late tonight into […]
Survey: Family-Owned Businesses Not Prepared For the Future
Like many family-owned businesses, Dunmore, a manufacturing company based in Bristol, Pa., had a succession plan involving one of the oldest children taking the reigns […]