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Restaurants

Despite Blizzard, Many Will Be #OpenInPHL

As this winter storm approaches everyone is boasting that they are open today. Some are even promising that they will be open no matter what. […]

Philadelphia Wedding

The Second Event in ‘The Healthy Bride – Tips & Sips’ Series is Happening on Monday

We were super excited to tell you about ‘The Healthy Bride – Tips & Sips’ series when it launched last September, and now we have all the […]

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City

There’s Plenty of Bread at Trader Joe’s (You’ll Just Have to Wait in Line For It)

The good news: There’s lots of bread at Trader Joe’s. The bad news: You’ll have to wait about a half-hour for it. The scene at […]

City Life

Dad Sues White Dog Cafe for Sexual Harassment on Behalf of Late Daughter

The White Dog Cafe always seemed like one of the more progressive restaurants in the Philadelphia area. Its founder, Judy Wicks, built a reputation around […]

City Life

SEPTA Suspending Most Service Saturday Due to Probable Blizzard

Want more proof that this is no ordinary storm? SEPTA General Manager Jeffrey Knueppel announced at a news conference this morning that almost all service […]

City Life

Convicted Sex Offender Richard Coppolino Sues State Over Megan’s Law

It’s not easy being a convicted sex offender. Your neighbors stop inviting you to the barbecues and block parties. It’s downright difficult to get a […]

City Life

Philly’s 8 Best #Savesies Tools, Ranked

We’re not here to debate #Savesies. As you probably know, the practice is illegal. Should you spend Saturday morning digging the car out, you’re expected […]

Property

Rents Leveling Out in Philly, But University City is One of the Highest Priced ‘Hoods

The Philadelphia rental market ranks 16th in the nation in terms of average rents per one-bedroom apartment. As more units come on board in Center […]

City Life

Morning Headlines: The Blizzard Starts Tonight

Good morning, Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know: We’re going to get a lot of snow. The only question is, How much? While the […]

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City

Here’s What You Need to Know About the Snowstorm

We’re going to get walloped with snow this weekend. The latest snowfall forecast from the National Weather Service’s Mt. Holly branch says the city will […]

City Life

How Braking SEPTA Trains Will Generate Electricity — and Save the Agency Millions

Thanks to a new public-private partnership announced today, SEPTA has taken the lead in implementing a technology that saves money, reduces the need for new […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Navy Blue is the Most Popular Dress Color for Bridesmaids in Philly

When you think about the many, many colors you have to choose from when shopping for bridesmaid dresses, it may come as a surprise to learn that brides […]

City Life

Missanelli: In Doug We Trust?

Doug Pederson and Jeffrey Lurie were fashionably late to the press conference that would announce Pederson as the latest “Eagle fixer.” After hearing Pederson speak, […]

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City Life

140-Year-Old Leak in Memorial Hall Dome Finally Fixed

The City of Philadelphia has finally fixed a 140-year-old problem. After a nine-month repair job, the dome at Memorial Hall has been restored. A chronic […]

City Life

5 SEPTA Projects You Can Expect Progress on This Year

Remember the Crum Creek Viaduct on the Media/Elwyn Regional Rail Line, the poster child for SEPTA’s horrible physical condition? Its replacement is well on its way […]