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Trump Fires Back, Calls Nutter “Crude Dope” “Who Is Doing a Terrible Job”

Yesterday, Mayor Michael Nutter had a few choice words for Donald Trump during a news conference concerning the desecration of the Al-Aqsa Islamic Center mosque […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Toast Your Newlywed Status With One of These 10 Sets of Champagne Flutes

When it comes to the quintessential wedding gifts that every couple is bound to get from one guest or another, toasting flutes top the list—they’re as […]

Restaurants

Opa is Hosting a Collaborative Chef/Author Dinner

On Tuesday, December 15th, George and Vasiliki Tsiouris, along with chef Bobby Saritsoglou are hosting author and Greek chef Diane Kochilas at Opa. It’s a two […]

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In Wake of Protests at Other Ivy League Schools, Penn Drops “Faculty Master” Title

The heads of Penn’s dorms are no longer called “faculty masters.” Penn has changed the title to “faculty director.” The Daily Pennsylvanian reports it came […]

City Life

Trump Fundraiser Sparks Criticism

Good morning, Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know today: Donald Trump is still scheduled to headline a GOP fundraiser at the Pennsylvania Society gathering […]

City Life

Judicial Conduct Board Brings Charges Against “Porngate” Justice

The state’s Judicial Conduct Board brought disciplinary charges against Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Michael Eakin on Tuesday, saying Eakin’s participation in the swapping of so-called […]

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After Kenney Opposition, Temple Board Defers Stadium Action

Several dozen protesters jammed the walkway in front of Sullivan Hall Tuesday afternoon, decrying a plan to discuss a potential on-campus football stadium at Temple. […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Today In Wedding News: You Can Now Have a Robot “Hand Write” Your Thank-You Notes

We’ve talked a lot here on the blog about how best to tackle your post-wedding pile of thank-you notes and all the etiquette involved in getting […]

City Life

Philly Religious Leaders Condemn Donald Trump’s Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

Yesterday, prior to speaking at a campaign event in South Carolina, Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump issued a press release calling for a total […]

City Life

Mayor Nutter: Trump Is an “Asshole,” a “Madman” and a “Danger to Society”

[Updated with news of hate crimes reward announcement.] On Tuesday afternoon, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and Mayor-elect Jim Kenney as well as other officials and […]

Restaurants

Celebrating HAN-ukkah with Han Chiang, Bell’s and Terrapin

We’re going to venture a guess here and assume that Chinese dynamo restaurateur Han Chiang is NOT a Jew (in the words of the immortal […]

Philadelphia Wedding

A Guide to Social Media at Your Wedding

There is much talk these days about social media usage and weddings—and on both sides of the topic. Some people would rather no pictures be […]

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Report Recommends Toll Hikes on Atlantic City Expressway

A New York ratings firm has recommended that you pay more to drive to Atlantic City. Fitch Ratings, one of the big three national credit […]

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Michael Vick to Lobby for Pa. Animal Protection Bill

Michael Vick is doing a good deed for dogs. Vick, who pleaded guilty in 2007 to charges stemming from a dogfighting ring he ran during […]

City Life

Police Officer in Medford, N.J., Files Racial Discrimination Suit

The only African-American officer on the Medford Township, N.J., police force is suing his employer and the township, alleging a pattern of racial discrimination in […]