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City Life

Kathryn Knott Testified in Her Assault Trial

Dan McQuade is covering the trial of Kathryn Knott, the remaining defendant in the September 2014 attack on two gay men in Center City. Ms. […]

City Life

Two Philly Banks Were Robbed Yesterday, Police Seeking Suspects

Federal and local investigators are searching for suspects in a pair of what they say are unrelated bank robberies that took place in Philly on Monday afternoon.

City Life

Sixers Mailbag #8: What is Going On With The Sixers?

This week we continue our 76ers mailbag series, where we discuss some of the pressing topics around the team. The 8th edition of the Sixers mailbag […]

Business

Why Philly’s Dropping Rents Are Great for Retaining Talented Millennials

Although Philadelphia is going through an obvious real estate boom, with cranes in the air throughout downtown and luxury homes sprouting up in previously unlikely neighborhoods, it’s […]

City Life

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 […]

Restaurants

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. […]

City Life

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

Philadelphia Wedding

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 […]

Restaurants

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.

City Life

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 […]

City Life

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. […]

City Life

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 […]

Philadelphia Wedding

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 […]