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A Brief History of the SS United States’ 20 Years in Philadelphia
The SS United States has been “saved” before. In 2010, Gerry Lenfest donated $5.8 million to the Washington-based SS United States Conservancy in an effort […]
Post Brothers Pop the Goldtex Building, Rittenhouse Hill on the Market
It looks like Post Brothers is poised to make yet another splash on the Philly real estate scene, only this time it’s through potentially selling […]
Yes, Please: How to Get Free Sweetgreen Tonight
Listen up, ladies: If you’re already thinking about the sad, leftover enchiladas you’re going to microwave for dinner tonight, stop. Just stop. Why? Because tonight, […]
Comcast Revenues Hit $74.5 Billion in 2015
Another year, another big pile of money at Comcast. The Philly-based cable and Internet giant pulled in $74.5 billion in revenues in 2015, the company […]
The Informant: Tommy Up Disappears, Meek Mill Disappoints… Then Dines
The Informant is our new gossip column from longtime Philly Mag reporter Victor Fiorillo. Each week, The Informant will bring you the tantalizing tidbits and sensational stories […]
SEPTA Train Strikes Taxi; Service Suspended
[Update 9:20 am] SEPTA says service is restored. [Original] A SEPTA train has struck a taxi cab in Conshohocken, according to multiple reports. Service on […]
Morning Headlines: Wolf Doubles Down on Ed Funding
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know today: Gov. Tom Wolf is still trying to get last year’s education-funding request approved by the […]
Center City’s La Creperie Closes After 18 Years
La Creperie Cafe at 1722 Sansom Street has closed after 18 years. The French BYOB specialized in crepes and also offered Sunday brunch. But with prices of all the […]
Mark Your Calendar for This Year’s ‘Love is in the Air’ Bridal Show with Uncommon Events & Starr Events
How’d you like to spend a Thursday evening with us, sipping champagne, chatting about wedding planning and mingling with a few of our closest industry […]
The Cost of the Amtrak Derailment — Before Lawsuits
In the NTSB report released yesterday on the derailment of Amtrak 188, Amtrak put the cost of train damage at $27.14 million, plus a few […]
For Sale: The Murals from Friday Saturday Sunday
Back in 2005, Friday Saturday Sunday owner Weaver Lilley commissioned Philadelphia artist Tom Judd to create a series of murals for Lilley’s Rittenhouse Square restaurant. […]
Millennials Won — Mark Squilla’s “Promoters Bill” Is Dead
City Councilman Mark Squilla has decided to scrap his virally unpopular “Promoters Bill,” which came under fire last week from musicians, millennials and First Amendment advocates. The proposal would have required music venues […]
Chris Christie Really Only Beat Rick Santorum in Iowa
John Kasich phoned in his Iowa campaign. Literally. The Ohio governor and presidential candidate held three “tele-town halls” in Iowa, where he talked with voters […]
The Beacon to Bring 100 Apartments, Roof Deck and an Under Armour to Walnut Street
Work is well underway on a major mixed-use project at the corner of 16th and Walnut. As you might recall, Pearl Properties is bringing a 10,000-square-foot Under Armour […]