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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. […]

City Life

I Have Complicated Feelings About Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabfries Chips

They’ve arrived. Yesterday afternoon, Herr’s officially unveiled their latest flavor, Chickie’s & Pete’s Famous Crabfries, at the restaurant’s South Philly location. This came a few […]

Restaurants

Herr’s Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabfries Chips Are Now Available

About a month ago a photo of Herr’s Chickie’s & Pete’s Famous Crabfries Potato Chips showed up on social media. At the time, we were […]

School District of Philadelphia
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 […]