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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 […]
Williams Revamps Senior Leadership in D.A.’s Office
Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams created a new position in his office today: Chief of Staff, General Counsel and Chief Integrity Officer. He appointed Kathleen […]
Glam It Up: Makeover of 40th Street Trolley Portal to Start in 2016
In case you missed it, the University City District has published its latest State of University City report, an annually-released compendium of the developments bubbling up in University City. […]
First Look: Victory Parkesburg Brewpub Is Now Open
Now that the owners of Victory Brewing have unveiled their newest brewery and restaurant to the public (it opened today for lunch), beer fans can […]
Route 23 Split Goes Into Effect Sunday
Anyone who has used Route 23, the busiest of SEPTA’s surface bus routes, knows that the schedule is often an approximation. Heavy traffic, both in […]
INTERVIEW: Patti LaBelle Says Her Next Venture Is to Record With Adele
Patti LaBelle has been enjoying a new round of publicity of late, thanks in no small part to her Patti LaBelle-branded sweet potato pies at Walmart […]
Paesano’s Offering Scrapple Cheesesteak Seen on Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre Foods
Andrew Zimmern and Bizarre Foods were in town for their 200th episode and Zimmern got together with Paesano’s Peter McAndrews for a scrapple cheesesteak. In […]
Porngate Prosecutors Get Their Sensitivity Training
Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams released a statement today detailing the sensitivity training his staff underwent in the wake of the “Porngate” scandal — and probably […]
Philly’s Murder Count About to Exceed Last Year’s, With a Whole Month to Go
[Update 4:30 p.m.] Since we posted the story, two more homicides have been reported: Police investigate double homicide inside Philly home: https://t.co/adkN29v8xj — NBC10 Philadelphia (@NBCPhiladelphia) […]
For Rent: Port Richmond’s Pan-Dandy Ghost Sign Apartment
Lookin’ for a unique pad to rent in Port Richmond? The apartment with the 100-year-old ghost sign is now for rent. The Somers Team pinged us […]
Police: Cab Driver Robbed, Punched By Guy In Incredibles Superhero Costume
We’re pretty sure this is the first time that a Philadelphia Police Department suspect description has included the line “wearing a red colored ‘Incredibles’ costume.”
Japanese Curry Festival in Ardmore
Maido, the Japanese grocery market and restaurant in Ardmore is throwing down a Japanese curry challenge for this Saturday, November 28th. The curry festival pits […]