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All Brand New Homes in Philly are Now Guaranteed to Come With This One Thing

As the housing market in Philly continues to make its comeback, many house hunters are seeking the sleek new construction homes that are popping up […]

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Ed Rendell: AG Kathleen Kane Doesn’t Need Law License

In his experience, Ed Rendell says Kathleen Kane doesn’t need a law license to be Pennsylvania attorney general. Rendell — Philadelphia’s district attorney for eight years […]

City Life

$20,000 Reward Offered in Murder of Man Walking Chihuahuas in West Philly

The Philadelphia Police Department has announced a $20,000 reward in the murder of Mark Marshall, a 34-year-old Philadelphia Parking Authority employee who was gunned down […]

Restaurants

Tonight: Elizabeth LaBan @ the Free Library

Author Elizabeth LaBan will stop by the Free Library tonight in support of her new novel The Restaurant Critic’s Wife. LaBan’s husband, of course, is the […]

City Life

Bill Cosby Prosecutors: “No Merit” to Cosby’s Motion to Dismiss

On Monday, Bill Cosby‘s lawyers filed a lengthy motion to dismiss one charge of indecent assault against him in Montgomery County, and one day later, […]

City Life

Lockdown Lifted After Philly High School Received Threatening Texts

Students at Simon Gratz High School were let out of school early today after spending the day under lockdown. 6 ABC reported this morning that the […]

City Life

10 Burning Questions About the Inquirer‘s New Nonprofit Ownership

Three themes emerged from Tuesday morning’s formal announcement that Philadelphia Media Network — owner of the Inquirer, Daily News, and Philly.com — is being placed […]

Things to Do

Petition: Declare David Bowie Week in Philadelphia

The death of David Bowie has hit people hard all over the world, but Philadelphia has a special connection to the legendary performer. Philadelphians seem […]

Citified

Can Kenney Help Make White-Dominated Building Trades More Diverse?

In an interview on 900AM-WURD Tuesday, Mayor Jim Kenney said he plans to ensure that at least 45 percent of workers on city-funded construction projects are African-American. Kenney made the pledge in […]

Restaurants

David Bowie’s Puttanesca Recipe

There’s no doubting Philadelphia’s connection to David Bowie, from Sigma kids like Doobies owner Patti Brett to the influence the musician had on Philly-born supermodel Gia […]

Philadelphia Wedding

J.Crew’s Spring/Summer 2016 Wedding Collection is Here

Each time J.Crew debuts a new wedding collection, we wait with baited breath to see which so-cool fashion trend the brand is showcasing for the season—they’re the ones […]

City Life

What David Bowie Meant to Philly — and What Philly Meant to David Bowie

By 1973, being a “Bowie kid” was an act of individual rebellion complete with its own thriving subcultural support group. The club of trailblazers had […]

Restaurants

Marc Vetri Up Next in Pat’s Steaks Guest Chef Series

Marc Vetri is next up for Pat’s Steaks Guest Chef Series. Vetri is preparing a ribeye steak with Di Bruno Bros’ mortadella, taleggio, cherry peppers, onions […]

Citified

Will Supreme Court Break the Power of Philly’s Municipal Unions?

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday heard a case that could undermine the power of Philadephia’s powerful municipal unions. The case, Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association, doesn’t […]

City Life

Neshaminy Coach Returns to Classroom

The Neshaminy basketball coach who drew national attention for apparently head-butting a referee during a game has returned to his teaching position, officials said, but […]