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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 […]

Business

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

Restaurants

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. […]

Property

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 […]

City

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

City

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 […]

Property

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. […]

Restaurants

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

Things to Do

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 […]

Restaurants

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 […]