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WATCH: Police Seek Frankford Shooting Suspect

Philadelphia Police are seeking a middle-aged man they say shot at a younger man early Tuesday in Frankford.

City Life

Sixers Experiment With Okafor at Power Forward in Loss to Hawks

“I don’t think anybody really played that well,” Sixers head coach Brett Brown said after his team was destroyed by the Atlanta Hawks by a […]

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City Life

New Plan for the SS United States: Have it Sail Again

The SS United States may sail again after all. At a press conference today in Manhattan, SS United States Conservancy director Susan Gibbs and Crystal […]

City Life

Reports: 1 Killed in South Jersey School Bus Crash

One person was killed Thursday morning in a school bus crash in Bridgeton, N.J. The fatality was not on the bus, reports said.

Restaurants

Red Meat Economics: LP Steak Reviewed

The steakhouse is the dullest kind of restaurant. There’s no surprise in a steakhouse. No shock, no awe. The best things you can hope to […]

City Life

Morning Headlines: Johnny Doc: “Serious Miscalculation” Led to Ed Coryell’s Ouster

Good morning Philadelphia. There’s a dense fog greeting commuters this morning. Here’s what else you need to know. Ed Coryell Sr. has been pushed out […]

Property

Bart Blatstein Seeks Variance for 32-Story Tower, Retail at Broad and Washington

We all know Bart Blatstein has big plans for the northeast corner of Broad and Washington, but when are we going to see some action […]

Restaurants

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. […]

Restaurants

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 […]

Restaurants

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 […]

Things to Do

“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 […]