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Pa. Senate Votes to Block Syrian Refugees
The Pennsylvania Senate passed a resolution today that calls for a ban on Syrian refugees in the state. This is a rebuke to Gov. Tom […]
Pa. State Trooper in Good Condition After Vine Street Shootout
A traffic stop on the Schuylkill Expressway Tuesday led to a wild shootout on I-676 that left a state trooper wounded by gunfire, a school […]
Ramsey Comes Out Against Cop-Cloaking Bill in Harrisburg
Philadelphia’s top cop is pushing back against a bill that would cloak the identities of officers in “police-involved shootings.” CBS Philly reports that outgoing Police […]
Same-Sex Marriage Has Raked In So, So Much Money Since Becoming Legalized
Long before same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide this past June, we were talking about the positive economic impact it could have on our great state […]
Tonight: Pub & Kitchen Goes Country
When Pub & Kitchen held their first Country Delight night six years ago, I suggested bringing your own earplugs. Now I’m married to a country […]
Millennials: They’re Doing Thanksgiving Better Than You
“There are lies, damn lies and statistics,” Mark Twain famously said, and it was the last of these that struck me in an article published […]
Girard on Girard Moving to Breakfast and Brunch Only
Just in time for its first anniversary, Girard on Girard is shifting its concept to focus on daily breakfast and brunch only. The change goes […]
Meet the Queen of Airbnb in Philly
Jen Jordan is arguably Philadelphia’s busiest Airbnb host. She drives around the city — from Fishtown to Fairmount to South Philly — cleaning bathrooms, making […]
Philly Fans Finally See a Home Win as Rookie Scores in OT for Flyers
Yesterday, we mentioned that a Philadelphia sports team hadn’t won a home game all month. There were only two more chances for a home victory […]
Mike Stollenwerk’s 26 North Is Now Open
Last night was the official opening of Mike Stollenwerk’s latest restaurant, 26 North. The Old City BYOB features a seafood-centric menu of Stollenwerk’s greatest hits. […]
Cherry on Top: Parkway Complex With Mega Whole Foods “Tops Out” Today
The development scene on the Ben Franklin Parkway is booming these days as multiple big-time projects–including a revamped luxury hotel, over 1,000 apartments, bridge and […]
Trooper Shooting, School Bus Fire Snarl 676
[Update Noon] We’re told that all ramps are reopening. [Update 11:23 a.m.] Just a reminder: Don’t try to travel the Expressway right now: The […]
Sixers Mailbag #5: Who Has Exceeded Expectations?
This Monday we continue our 76ers mailbag series, where we discuss some of the pressing topics around the team. In this fifth edition of the Sixers […]
Why Is The Budget Deal Breaking Down? Philly, That’s Why.
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know today. Why is the state budget deal foundering? Because Pennsylvania legislators don’t want to cut Philly […]
Immediate Reaction: Okafor Dominates But 76ers Lose
The Philadelphia 76ers started the fourth quarter on an 8-2 run, giving them a 5 point lead with just under 8 minutes remaining. For the […]