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Laurel’s Nick Elmi Trying His Hand at Wings
Tonight, Nick Elmi of Laurel on East Passyunk is creating wings for Sidecar Bar and Grille’s monthly “Wing Thing.” Elmi, who clearly needs help in the kitchen, […]
Olce Pizza Grille Is Celebrating 5 Years With Free Pizza
Olce Pizza Grille in Skippack (which I have said time and again is one of the best pizza joints in the region) is celebrating its […]
Pittsburgh Newspaper to Lay Off 153 Staffers
Less than a week after nearly 50 journalists were laid off at Philadelphia Media Network, a paper across the state is laying off even more […]
Military Brides Can Get a Free Wedding Gown at Alfred Angelo in Cherry Hill on Veterans Day
Leo Benoit, the Vice President of Retail Operations for bridal retailer Alfred Angelo, is a Vietnam War veteran, and it’s one of the reasons the […]
SEPTA Spokeswoman Jerri Williams Plots New Career: Crime Novelist
Jerri Williams enjoyed writing her first novel. But what she didn’t like about it was what it cost her. “This first book, I really gave […]
Something Might Be Happening With the Frankford Chocolate Factory
Oh, snap. The Frankford Chocolate Factory on Washington Avenue – between 21st and 22nd Streets if you’re unfamiliar with the site (map) – has been purchased. According to […]
Penn, Are You Serious About Not Revoking Bill Cosby’s Honorary Degree?
When the Association of American Universities released its survey on sexual assault in September, Penn President Amy Gutmann called the findings “deeply troubling.” Deeply troubling, […]
Should Cell Phones Be Banned at Wedding Ceremonies? Local Photographers Weigh In
The internet has been abuzz the past few days with the story of an Australian photographer who turned to Facebook to rant about why phones/cameras/iPads should […]
Chestnut Hill History Teacher Wears Noose to Halloween Parade, Sparks Outrage
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is a prestigious pre-K through 12th grade school on Willow Grove Avenue in Philadelphia, the kind of place that will set […]
Watch: Daily News Staffers Rock Out to “Crazy Train”
Daily News columnist Helen Ubiñas says the video above was inspired by Jennifer Pownall‘s campaign to raise awareness (and funds) of brain tumors. The Rock […]
King of Prussia Mall Ditches “Spaceship” Santa After Complaints
Simon Malls, the country’s largest real estate trust and the owner of several malls in the Philadelphia area, had an idea for a “modern” and […]
Philadelphia’s a “World Heritage City.” What Now?
Until last week, there were no World Heritage Cities in the United States. Given that the U.S. is a relatively new country, that’s not surprising […]
Bulls Beat 76ers 111-88, Drop Sixers to 0-7
The 76ers are a team that’s going to struggle to remain competitive when injuries to their core strike. That’s almost by design, as the Sixers have […]
Could Football Boost Temple Enrollment?
Good morning, Philadelphia, and happy 240th birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps. Here’s what you need to know today: Temple’s success on the football […]
Blatstein: The Playground in Atlantic City to be 100% Leased in 2016
It takes time to get most anything done these days. That’s especially true when you’re trying to revive a $200 million failed whale of a luxury […]