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Philly Newspapers Sue Landlord Over Lack of Signage at Headquarters

The Inquirer and Daily News once occupied one of the most easily recognized buildings in Philadelphia — the 18-floor tower on North Broad Street that suggested […]

City Life

SEPTA, City Unveil Fancy New Bus Shelter Design

Mayor Michael Nutter, City Council President Darrell Clarke, SEPTA general manager Jeff Knueppel and Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities director Denise Goren all gathered […]

Restaurants

Get a Flight of Kinsey Whiskey and Pig at Lloyd

Kinsey Rye Whiskey, which we named one of Philadelphia’s best local spirits recently, is part of Lloyd Whiskey Bar’s Whiskey Pig Wednesday promotion this evening. Get […]

Restaurants

This Thursday: Celebrate France and Beaujolais Nouveau

On the third Thursday of November, Beaujolais Nouveau hits the world. It is the first taste of the 2015 vintage and in France, it’s a […]

City Life

Did You Miss Pope Weekend? Experience It on DVD

If life after Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia has seemed relatively underwhelming, here’s some good news: The whole shebang is now available on DVD. Yes, […]

City

WATCH: Teacher Starts Every Day by Complimenting Students

Children learn to love or hate at an early age.I think it’s time we actively work towards teaching love and acceptance. Posted by Special Books […]

City Life

Arsonist Catches Arm on Fire in Overbrook After Torching 11 Cars

If you have a friend who suddenly turned up with a burnt left arm and hand earlier this month, you might want to get in […]

City Life

Flyers’ Top Prospect Scores First Goal (But Flyers Lose)

The Flyers had an interesting Tuedsay. Backup goaltender Michal Neuvirth was late getting to the ice, and then — after skating for a few minutes […]

Restaurants

Your Guide to Pizzeria Vetri

Pizzeria Vetri has made national news over the past couple of days because of Urban Outfitters announcement that it was purchasing Marc Vetri’s pizza chain […]

City Life

McNabb Resigns From Fox, Says He Doesn’t Have Issues With Alcohol

Donovan McNabb went to Syracuse, and graduated with a degree in speech communication. Since retirement, he’s put that degree to good use, with a show […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Rittenhouse is Getting a New Lash and Beauty Bar: Meet Lash Bash

I think it’s safe to say that eyelash extensions are having a major moment right now—both in the bridal world and beauty scene in general. […]

City Life

Likes and Dislikes: Jahlil Okafor’s Improved Rebounding Big for 76ers

Each week we’ll dive into a couple of observations about the Philadelphia 76ers. You can view previous installments in the Likes and Dislikes series here. […]

Property

Sky-High Condos Aren’t the Only Piece of Two Liberty Place That’s For Sale

Last time we checked in on Two Liberty Place, we took you behind the scenes for an inside peek at the ongoing construction and newly completed […]

City Life

Wolf, GOP Battle Over Refugees

Good morning, Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know today: Harrisburg Republicans are unhappy with Gov. Tom Wolf’s welcome to Syrian refugees — but he’s […]

Citified

Jim Kenney Taps Philly’s 1st-Ever Chief Diversity Officer

Philadelphia’s public workforce does not reflect the diversity of the city. Thirteen percent of city residents are Latino, but only 5 percent of city employees are Latino; likewise, […]