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Mac Mart’s Center City Storefront Revealed

Over the past few months, Mac Mart–the mac-n-cheese food truck about town–has been teasing out that they are getting a brick-and-mortar location near Rittenhouse Square. […]

Foobooz

Matt & Marie’s Opening Second Location in Rittenhouse

In just a couple of weeks, one of Philly’s lunch spots, Matt & Marie’s, will be opening its second location at 118 South 18th Street. In addition […]

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Study: Philly Support for Public Schools Is On the Rise

There is a perception in some circles that the City of Philadelphia has been less than generous when it comes to public schools. But maybe it’s time […]

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Levante Brewing Company Elevates the Craft Experience With Beer and Dogs

Dogs and beer have one trait in common—they just make life better. So when I heard that Levante Brewing Company allows dogs in their taproom, […]

City Life

Report: Rick Santorum Dropping Out of Presidential Race, Which He Was In

James Buchanan will remain the only President of the United States from Pennsylvania after the 2016 election. You know that, of course, but today it […]

City Life

Family Says Man Disappeared From 30th Street Station

It has been months since the family of Tacony resident Jacob Rogers has heard from him, and the Philadelphia Police Department is asking for help […]

City Life

Phillies Trade Former First-Round Pick Jesse Biddle to Pirates

The Phillies have cut bait on their 2010 first-overall pick. Jesse Biddle has been traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates, per multiple reports. The Inquirer had […]

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“One Book, One Philadelphia” Events Are Underway

Events for the Free Library’s annual “One Book, One Philadelphia” citywide book club are underway. This year’s book is Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier. The […]

Foobooz

It’s a Matyson Throwback at Bing Bing Dim Sum

When Ben Puchowitz was the chef at Matyson he was known for his always changing tasting menus. In fact we awarded him Best of Philly awards for […]

City Life

Who Killed Najee Rivera?

Dina Scannapieco is on a mission. Again. Three years ago, after her boyfriend Najee Rivera was beaten by Philadelphia police, Scannapieco scoured the neighborhood and […]

Business

Home Depot Hiring 1,500 in Philly Region

Home Depot is hiring 1,500 workers for its 33 Philly-area stores, the company said today — part of a nationwide hiring spree to grow its […]

City Life

Pa. Opts Out of Standardized Testing — For Now

Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday signed a bill that delays implementation of statewide standardized testing as a graduation requirement until the 2018-2019 school year. The […]

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City Life

Postal Service Honors Richard Allen With a Stamp

The United States Postal Service yesterday unveiled its new stamp honoring Richard Allen, the 39th in its Black Heritage series. Richard Allen was born into […]

City Life

Former Neshaminy Basketball Coach Pleads Guilty to Harassment

Former Neshaminy High School varsity basketball coach Jerry Devine, who was removed from his coaching position by the school board last Tuesday, has pleaded guilty to […]

City Life

Pa. Bill Could Curb Corporate Political Spending

If corporations are going to spend money lobbying government and making campaign contributions, Eddie Pashinski wants to make sure they do so with the consent […]