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Breaking The Curse: Former Le Bec Fin Space Becoming A Warby Parker Store
This is the best thing that could possibly happen to 1523 Walnut. Or maybe the second-best thing (I once suggested turning the storied former home […]
Martha Set to Wow Kensington
Martha is opening in Kensington, just off of Frankford Avenue at 2113 East York Street. The bar is fronted by Philadelphia restaurant/bar alum Jon Medlinsky (Chifa, […]
Football Coach Matt Rhule Signs 6-Year Deal to Stay at Temple
The coach who led Temple football to the best season in it history is staying put. For a long time, actually: Today Temple announced Matt Rhule […]
Of Course There’s a Philadelphia Accent in American Sign Language
When local writer JoAnna Loviglio described the Philadelphia accent for the Washington Post a couple years ago, she summed it up this way: With apologies […]
Now It’s House Republicans Blocking a Pa. Budget Deal
Maybe I was wrong. As the months dragged on without a state budget, I had increasingly come to believe that Gov. Tom Wolf was being […]
Police Release Suspect Photos in Thanksgiving Slaying in Port Richmond
Police have released photos of two men they say are suspected in the Thanksgiving Day slaying of a Port Richmond man. Ryan Kelly, 21, went […]
New Additions on Market West Making Progress, Including 1700 Market
In April, we put you on to some interesting developments aimed at enlivening the street experience along Market Street West. Traditionally a stodgy business district, […]
Landon Vargas, Blessed by Pope Francis in Philly, Has Died
Landon Vargas, the East Norriton boy in the Batman t-shirt who Pope Francis stopped to bless on the way to Independence Mall in September, has died. […]
Sixers Mailbag #7: The Return of Tony Wroten and Kendall Marshall
This Monday we continue our 76ers mailbag series, where we discuss some of the pressing topics around the team. In this seventh edition of the Sixers […]
Temple Will Play Toledo in Boca Raton Bowl
Temple is headed to Florida for its bowl game. The Owls, who had the most regular season wins in team history this year with a […]
Steak Nights at Kensington Quarters
We have always thought it a bit odd that Kensington Quarters doesn’t have a steak on its dinner menu but as we were explained, when […]
Sixers Lose Another 4th Quarter Lead, Fall to Nuggets 108-105
In what has become a familiar tale, he Philadelphia 76ers held a late fourth quarter lead but struggled to execute down the stretch, falling to the Denver Nuggets […]
Brigantessa Is Now Open for Weekend Lunch
East Passyunk’s Brigantessa is now open for lunch from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Executive chef and partner Joe Cicala and chef de […]
Tony Wroten to Return Tomorrow, Kendall Marshall Practicing
Earlier this afternoon, the Philadelphia 76ers announced that they waived guard Phil Pressey. The move was done to make room for Tony Wroten‘s return, which […]