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Check It Out: Joel Embiid Isn’t Fat
Remember those stories about how injured Sixers prospect Joel Embiid was out of shape, and living the high life of drinking massive quantities of Shirley […]
Updates on Our Local Fast Casual Scene
With Herban Quality Food’s opening today and yesterday’s story on SNAP Custom Pizza it feels like the right time to update our Fast Casual Tracker. […]
Hate Comcast? Brian Roberts Has a Theory
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know today. Brian Roberts has a theory about why people hate Comcast — even though so many […]
Witnesses in Kathryn Knott’s Defense Say They Didn’t See Her Hit Anyone
The victims were also the aggressors. That’s the picture Kathryn Knott‘s defense attorney, Louis Busico, is attempting to paint. Knott’s defense began making its case […]
Will Atlantic City’s Gambling Monopoly Be in New Jersey Voters’ Hands?
Jersey voters in November could be asked to vote on whether casino gambling should be expanded beyond Atlantic City’s borders — a move that some observers […]
This Seattle-based Startup Will Pay For Your Wedding, As Long as You Don’t Get Divorced
If you’re in need of a bit of extra cash to help pay for your Big Day, this news may be of interest: A new Seattle-based […]
Holiday Treats This Month At The Rittenhouse Hotel
Lacroix restaurant at The Rittenhouse Hotel is welcoming its guests with some comforting “seasons greetings” by offering a few holiday specials.
10 Strange Christmas Traditions to Make You Grateful for That Damned Elf on a Shelf
The Washington Post ran a story last week, later picked up by the Inquirer, about boomer parents who are ready to be done with Christmas […]
Here’s the Countersuit Bill Cosby Just Filed Against Seven of His Accusers
Actor/comedian/educator/philanthropist Bill Cosby, his reputation in tatters due to repeated allegations of sexual assault, has taken a step to try to repair that reputation today. […]
Wolf Announces PennDOT Partnering With Waze App for Traffic Info
Crowdsourcing has changed the face of everything from restaurant reviews to fundraising. Now the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is using its power to keep […]
Good News: Aruna Seth’s Bridal Shoes Are Now Available at Neiman Marcus King of Prussia
It was just about four years ago that the iconic Priscilla of Boston stores closed their doors for good. (Sob.) The Ardmore location took their […]
The Logan Hotel Will Officially Open its Doors on…
The new hotel replacing the Four Seasons at One Logan Square, The Logan, will officially open its fancy new doors on December 16, according to […]
Bridgestone Takes Lead in Bidding War for Pep Boys
Now it’s Carl Icahn’s move — again. Days after Icahn made a $15.50-a-share offer to acquire Pep Boys, the Philly-based auto parts chain, Bridgestone Americas […]
Report: Pete Rose Will Remain Banned From Baseball
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball’s all-time hits leader who has been suspended from baseball for a quarter-century because he bet on baseball, will not be reinstated. […]
Arrest Made in Center City Bus Stop Slaying
A 52-year old Philadelphia man has been arrested in connection with the September stabbing homicide at a Center City bus stop. Reginald Bell is charged […]