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Will New Subaru HQ Really Revitalize Camden? Um, Maybe.
Subaru put on quite the dog-and-pony show today. Outside an enormous tent, the company set up a display of four Subarus from its history in the […]
COOK’s Lily Cope Is Showing Off Her Wing Prowess Tonight
Lily Cope, executive director of COOK is trying to prove she’s picked up a thing or two from the chefs that have held classes at the […]
SEPTA’s Big Regional Rail Schedule Changes Start Sunday
Back in 1985, when service began on SEPTA’s Airport Regional Rail line, the agency was still trying to get its railroad operations act together after […]
Former String Theory Charter Schools Superintendent Sues for Discrimination
In 2012, the readers of the South Philly Review chose Gail Avicolli from the Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School (PPACS) as the “Best Principal in […]
Defendant at Beau Zabel Trial Acquitted of Murder
In a stunning decision today, a jury took just three hours to return a not guilty verdict for Marcellus Jones in the June 2008 killing […]
Repair Blitz to Close Lincoln Drive on Saturday
If you use Lincoln Drive between Germantown and East Falls, you’ll have to find another way to get where you’re going this Saturday. That’s because […]
Kenney: Every Neighborhood Needs a Passyunk Ave.
Mayor-elect Jim Kenney ran on a promise of ensuring that all Philadelphians, regardless of their zip codes, have the opportunity to succeed. How do you accomplish such […]
Here’s What Subaru’s New Camden HQ Will Look Like
Subaru held an elaborate groundbreaking today for its new Camden headquarters in the Gateway District, next to the Campbell’s Soup Company. Subaru’s headquarters is the […]
The Gang’s All Here: Seven Philly Restaurants Equipped for Your Large Party
For the holidays, sometimes the greatest gift is one you give yourself—not cooking at home for all those guests. Here are seven Philly restaurants well equipped […]
Temple Prof: Donald Trump’s Muslim Ban Is Perfectly Constitutional. Sort Of.
In today’s New York Times, Temple University professor Peter Spiro penned an op-ed delving into the legal nuances of Donald Trump‘s proposal to ban all […]
Delaware Police Officer Acquitted in Shocking Videotaped Kicking
A jury has acquitted a Dover, Delaware, police officer accused of kicking a black suspect in the face — even though the suspect appeared to […]
Why Doesn’t Frank Fina Quit?
So why doesn’t Frank Fina simply resign? For weeks now, and really longer, his boss — District Attorney Seth Williams — has been under pressure […]
Trump Fires Back, Calls Nutter “Crude Dope” “Who Is Doing a Terrible Job”
Yesterday, Mayor Michael Nutter had a few choice words for Donald Trump during a news conference concerning the desecration of the Al-Aqsa Islamic Center mosque […]
Toast Your Newlywed Status With One of These 10 Sets of Champagne Flutes
When it comes to the quintessential wedding gifts that every couple is bound to get from one guest or another, toasting flutes top the list—they’re as […]
Opa is Hosting a Collaborative Chef/Author Dinner
On Tuesday, December 15th, George and Vasiliki Tsiouris, along with chef Bobby Saritsoglou are hosting author and Greek chef Diane Kochilas at Opa. It’s a two […]