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City

Christie: Who’s Going to Take Care of War Orphans?

We’ve been chronicling 2016 hopeful Chris Christie’s rise in the presidential race for a few weeks now. His increased media attention hasn’t translated into a […]

City Life

SEPTA’s 23/45 Split Off to Good Start

As the first week of operations on the now-separate Routes 23 and 45 draws to a close, is the splitting of the city’s longest and […]

Things to Do

You Can Go Mini-Golfing with Pro Wrestlers for Charity Tomorrow

If you’ve ever wanted to go miniature golfing with muscular guys in masks, your dream has come true. CHIKARA — the lucha-inspired, fantasy-tinged, kid-friendly pro […]

Restaurants

Clarkville Swings Open the Doors Tonight

Leigh Maida, Brendan Hartranft and Brendan Kelly keep cranking out the openings. Just a couple of months after Coeur opened in Bella Vista, Clarkville is […]

• Frank Fina, (pictured right, behind Seth Williams) who investigated the case and then moved to the D.A.’s office, used op-ed space to challenge Kane to be more forthcoming on her decision. Why didn’t he use his op-ed space — or any public forum — to make the argument for what charges should’ve been brought, and why?
City Life

Seth Williams Re-Assigns ‘Porngate’ Prosecutors

District Attorney Seth Williams has for now resisted calls to fire three prosecutors linked in various ways to “Porngate,” the scandal that found state employees were […]

The Scene

Fashion for All Event

Neiman Marcus hosted Our Closet’s “Fashion for All Event” on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in the Neiman Marcus at The Plaza at King of Prussia. […]

Restaurants

Brewer’s Plate Tickets Are Now On Sale

You can’t call yourself a beer geek in this town unless you’ve checked certain events off your list. Opening Tap is one of them. The […]

City Life

Who Is Jahlil Okafor?

Jahlil Okafor has been a star basketball player all his life, pampered by the Chicago AU system, and coveted by hundreds of colleges before he […]

Restaurants

Craftsman Row Saloon Officially Opens Today

Today, Friday, December 4, brother-and-sister restaurateurs George and Vasiliki Tsiouris, co-owners of Midtown Village’s Opa and Drury Beer Garden, will officially open Craftsman Row Saloon. Craftsman […]

City Life

North Philly Residents Raise Cry Against Temple Stadium Plans

[UPDATE, December 7th] Council President Darrell Clarke‘s spokesperson Jane Roh responds: “The 5th District office was not informed about this meeting; otherwise, an attempt would have […]

City Life

Weekly Roundup: Dario Saric To Join Sixers This Summer?

Every week we’ll collect some of the most interesting stories being written about the Philadelphia 76ers. You can check out previous roundups here. This week […]

City Life

Bedbugs Found at Two Library Branches

Good morning, Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know today. The discovery of bedbugs has forced several branches of the Free Library to temporarily close. […]

Nicholas Thalasinos and wife, Jennifer Thompson-Thalasinos
City

Ex-Cape May County Man Among San Bernardino Shooting Victims

A former health inspector in Cape May County was among the 14 killed in the San Bernardino massacre yesterday. Nicholas Thalasinos was a health inspector […]

City Life

City Hall Gets Ready for the Rising Tide

We’re only halfway through the 2010s, and to date, the decade has produced the two warmest summers, the snowiest winter, the wettest day and the […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Here’s How to Win Your Favorite Item From BHLDN

You all know that we’re big fans of BHLDN, and chances are you’ve spent quite a bit of time pining over the Philly-based company’s gorgeous gowns, sparkly heels […]