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Mayor: I Wish I Could Ban Donald Trump from Philly

Mayor Michael Nutter doesn’t like Donald Trump. And after Trump’s Trump’s plan to ban Muslims from entering the U.S., he had some strong words for […]

City Life

How Penn’s Veterinary School Saved Navy’s Goat Mascot — Twice

The 116th edition of the storied Army-Navy football game returns to Philly this Saturday after a brief hiatus in Maryland. Among the pigskin lore surrounding […]

Restaurants

For One Night: Aldine’s George Sabatino Cooking at Kensington Quarters

On Wednesday, December 9th Aldine owner and chef George Sabatino is “so stoked ” to be cooking with Damon Menapace at Fishtown’s Kensington Quarters. Sabatino is preparing […]

City Life

Daily News Cover Compares Trump to Hitler

[Updated at noon with comment from editor] Nothing subtle about this: Wow. Check out the Philadelphia @PhillyDailyNews cover depicting the GOP front runner. pic.twitter.com/4V05L47wzO — […]

Citified

The No-Bullshit Guide to Community Schools

A dentist peered into his two-year-old patient’s mouth and grimaced. Almost all of her teeth were rotten, and he hated to think what would have […]

City Life

It’s Almost Christmas. Should You Tip Your Uber Driver?

I like to consider myself a pretty good tipper. Then again, I suspect tipping is like sex and dancing — everyone walks through this world […]

Restaurants

Bud & Marilyn’s Is Hosting a Pop-Up Tiki Garden

Beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, December 9th and running through Wednesday, December 23rd,Bud & Marilyn’s is converting the backyard garden they share with Little Nonna’s into a Holiday Tiki […]

City Life

Study: Pa. in Top 20 States With the Worst Drivers; N.J. Among Nation’s Best

CarInsuranceComparison.com has released a study to answer the all-consuming question: Which state has the worst drivers? Each state is assessed according to the following criteria:

Restaurants

Ritz Carlton Is Adding Latin Restaurant from Richard Sandoval

The Ritz Carlton on Broad Street in the midst of a $24 million redesign. As part of that upgrade, the 10 Arts restaurant is giving […]

City Life

Police: Christmas Wreath Thief Strikes In Fairmount

While the good people of Fairmount were getting all snug in their beds on Sunday night, police say that a sinister Scrooge was lurking about, […]

Business

Warby Parker to Le Bec-Fin Site a Sign That Center City Is Changing

On the surface, Warby Parker opening a new location on Walnut Street isn’t huge news. Sure, having the tech-based eyeglasses startup in town brings in more tax revenue, […]

City Life

Pa. Senate: This Is How to Remove Kane

Good morning, Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know today. The Pa. Senate has unveiled the process by which it might — might — be […]

City Life

Sixers and Brett Brown in “Deep Discussions” Over Contract Extension

The Philadelphia 76ers are in discussions with head coach Brett Brown over a contract extension, according to co-managing owner Joshua Harris. During a press conference to […]

City Life

Sixers Name Jerry Colangelo Chairman of Basketball Operations

The Philadelphia 76ers have named Jerry Colangelo as the Chairman of Basketball Operations and a Special Advisor to the Managing General Partner. Colangelo, a member […]

City Life

Kenney Condemns Desecration at Philly Mosque

Discovery of pig's head outside Philly mosque sparks police investigation: https://t.co/Ew7LPeFQDK pic.twitter.com/YYhTjsCX6z — NBC10 Philadelphia (@NBCPhiladelphia) December 7, 2015 Mayor-elect Jim Kenney has issued a […]