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Donald Trump Goes After Chris Christie on Twitter: “New Jerseyans Not Happy”

Donald Trump has a long history in New Jersey. He brought three casinos to Atlantic City, then saw them go bankrupt, reducing his ownership share […]

Restaurants

Opening Tonight: Tredici Enoteca

Tonight, the owners of Zavino in Midtown Village and University City debut the opening of another restaurant right across the street. Greg Dodge of Zavino Hospitality Group introduces Tredici […]

City

Montco Teen Reece Whitley Wins ‘SportsKid of the Year’ Award

We are still 249 days away from the next Summer Olympics. But we already know which local athlete Philadelphians will be rooting to make it […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Celebrity Wedding Updates: An Olsen Twin Got Married, Sofia’s Wedding Band & More!

While we were all at home stuffing our faces with turkey and pumpkin pie over the long holiday weekend, Hollywood was abuzz with all sorts […]

Restaurants

Bud & Marilyn’s Begins Serving Lunch

Bud & Marilyn’s is now serving lunch Monday through Friday. Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran’s latest restaurant is serving up the likes of fried chicken by […]

City Life

Remembering 5 Times Kobe Bryant Torched the Sixers (and Lost)

Way back in February, Kobe Bryant told The Hollywood Reporter he was playing one more full season before calling quits on his basketball career. It […]

City Life

Police Seeking Man, Woman Impersonating Cops in South Philly

The Philadelphia Police Department is on the lookout for two, possibly more, individuals who robbed one person and attempted to rob another while impersonating Philadelphia Police […]

Restaurants

Zahav Hosting Hanukkah Dinner

On Monday, December 7th, Zahav will be hosting a special Hanukkah dinner. Make reservations now for the $50 per person dinner. Michael Solomonov’s menu will include: […]

City Life

Don’t Let What Happened to Laquan McDonald Happen in Philadelphia

If you’re a Pennsylvanian who is angry about what happened in Chicago with Laquan McDonald, you should be furious with what legislators in Harrisburg are […]

Property

Up, Up, in a Crane: What Life is Like as a Tower Crane Operator

With upwards of 20 tower cranes dotting the Philadelphia skyline these days, you’d be forgiven if you sometimes caught yourself daydreaming about what life is […]

City Life

Sixers Mailbag #6: Can Hinkie Lead the Sixers?

This Monday we continue our 76ers mailbag series, where we discuss some of the pressing topics around the team. In this sixth edition of the Sixers […]

City Life

Kobe Bryant Will Retire From NBA

Good morning, Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know today. Lower Merion’s Kobe Bryant is retiring from the NBA after one of the all-time great […]

City Life

Okafor’s Struggles Hurt Sixers Against Rockets

The Philadelphia 76ers set history Friday night by losing their 27th game in a row, the longest losing streak in any of the four major US […]

Restaurants

Talula’s Daily Hosting Slow Fires Cookbook Dinner

On Monday, November November 30th, Aimee Olexy and Talula’s Daily are hosting chef Justin Smillie of the acclaimed Upland in New York. It’s a night of Starr Restaurants […]

Restaurants

Final Days for Snockey’s Oyster and Crab House

It is the last weekend for Snockey’s Oyster and Crab House. The Philadelphia institution is closing after 103 years. Located at 1020 South 2nd Street […]