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Was That a Burning Cross on the Philly Police Twitter Feed?
The guy in charge of the Philadelphia Police Department’s Twitter account this afternoon decided to post a welcome message to newly appointed Commissioner Richard Ross, […]
Chinatown’s Eastern Tower Gets Groundbreaking Pushed to 2016 (Renderings)
Some things are worth the wait and Chinatown‘s long-discussed Eastern Tower is undoubtedly one of them. However, should things progress without a hitch, the wait […]
Little Bird Bakery & Cafe Opening Monday in Queen Village
Jessica Nolen (wife of Jeremy Nolen, of Bruahaus and Wursthaus Schmitz and Whetstone Tavern) will debut her neighborhood bakery and cafe in Queen Village on Monday, […]
Leave Thanksgiving Cooking to Someone Else
Not looking to get that blood pressure above 120/80 or your stove above 425º, then here are some Thanksgiving suggestions for the cooking averse.
This 2016 Phillies Wall Calendar Has So Many Ex-Phillies
With 2016 less than two months away, we’re approaching peak calendar season — the time of year when empty mall storefronts become pop-up calendar shops, […]
SEPTA on Temple-Cecil B. Moore Station Flap: “We Made a Mistake”
The Cecil B. Moore stop on the Broad Street Line has been the subject of some embarrassment for SEPTA officials over the past couple weeks. Cherry-colored decals coating […]
Sued for Playing Whitney: Bar Owners Fighting Relentless Drive for Music Fees
Although it may surprise people outside the service industry, bars and restaurants must pay music licensing fees for the right to play music in their establishments. That’s […]
After JV Debate, Christie Gets Praise From Fox Owner
It’s been an interesting week or so for Chris Christie. He has gotten by far his most traction of the campaign with his heartfelt speech […]
New Parking App Touted by the PPA Does Exactly Nothing You Want It To
When we read last week on the Philadelphia Parking Authority blog (yes, the Philadelphia Parking Authority actually has a blog, and yes, we look at […]
Montco Dude in Iverson Jersey Wins World Series of Poker
Wearing a black Sixers Allen Iverson jersey, Joseph McKeehen won $7.68 million last night when he triumphed at the World Series of Poker’s main event. […]
Richard Ross Named Next Police Commissioner
#BREAKING Mayor-Elect @JimFKenney has named Dep Commish Richard Ross @PhillyPolice Commissioner effective Jan 2016 pic.twitter.com/HkOfepwV3f — Joshua Crompton (@PhillyNewsGuy) November 11, 2015 As expected, Deputy […]
Likes and Dislikes: Integrating Jahlil Okafor’s Post Game
Throughout the season I’m going to run regular columns on observations I’ve made about this Sixers team, listing out aspects of the team that I both […]
Doubts Emerge About Pa. Budget Deal
Good morning and a good Veterans Day to you. Here’s what to know today: Pennsylvania’s proposed budget deal will give the state the second-highest sales […]
Bill Makes It Illegal to ID Officers Who Shoot Civilians
A Pennsylvania House committee gave an overwhelming thumbs-up to a bill Tuesday that would make it illegal for public officials to release the names of cops […]
AG Kathleen Kane Faces Trial on Additional Perjury Charge
Kathleen Kane will face trial on charges she perjured herself before a grand jury last year, a judge ruled today. At a preliminary hearing today, […]