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Cosby Goes to Court to Keep Settlement Secret — Again
The plaintiffs in the federal civil lawsuit filed against Bill Cosby earlier this year are trying once again to pry open the settlement of a […]
All SEPTA Transit Police Now Wearing Body Cameras
At least one suspect has already been captured with the help of a SEPTA police officer’s body camera. At a press conference Friday outlining a department-wide […]
Prison Time for Contractors Convicted in Deadly Building Collapse
Contractors Griffin Campbell, 51, and Sean Benschop, 44, were both sentenced to long prisons terms following their convictions in a building collapse that killed six people inside the adjacent Salavation Army […]
The Dirt: What To Get At The Farmers Market This Weekend
After a few quiet weeks, tomorrow brings local farmers back to Clark Park, Chestnut Hill, Fitler Square, and Rittenhouse. Markets are smaller and sometimes shorter […]
Mayor Kenney: Islam Has Nothing To Do With Cop Shooting
[Updated 5 p.m.] Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said at a news conference Thursday that Islam had nothing to do with the shooting of a 33-year-old police […]
Here’s the Horrific Video of the Police Shooting in Philadelphia
Philadelphia magazine has obtained a video of the police shooting that took place Thursday night at 60th and Spruce streets. Edward Archer, a 30-year-old Delaware County man […]
Police: Cop Shooter Pledged Allegiance to ISIS
[UPDATED 1:37 p.m] Officer Jesse Hartnett remains in critical but stable condition after an ambush Thursday night in which a man who media sources say was wearing […]
How to Deal With the Mummers: 4 Steps Inspired by Your Racist Aunt on Facebook
If you believe the Mummers, things will be different next year. In a press release issued Sunday, parade organizers condemned this year’s antics — including […]
Campbell Soup to Disclose GMO Ingredients, Whether It’s Mandatory or Not
Campbell Soup Co. has taken a strong position on the debate over adding special labels to foods that are derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs) — and it’s […]
3 Financial New Year’s Resolutions You Need to Make Right Now
Perhaps you behaved yourself this holiday season and held back from that second serving of Grandma’s delicious pie. Maybe your plate was filled with sensibly-sized […]
Pregnant Mother, Child Killed in North Philly House Fire
A mother and her child were killed in a house fire in North Philadelphia after she rushed back in to save the child, Fire Commissioner […]
Market Street Moves: 1700 Market Sold, New Owner Plans Upgrades
The good vibes on Market Street West look like they’re going to keep on rolling, as Shorenstein Properties announced the purchase of the 32-story 1700 […]
Union Protest, 3 Inflatable Rats Close Down Spruce Street
A protest by scores of building trades union members closed down Spruce Street during the morning rush hour on Friday. The protesters were outside the […]
Opening Menu at Revolution Taco
Revolution Taco celebrates its grand opening today with two hours of free tacos, both from noon to 1 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. Besides that though, […]
Dining Out In Jersey For A Good Cause
Back in August, a car accident killed two kids in Southampton, New Jersey. Two others were injured but survived and have been undergoing treatment and […]