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Why Is The Budget Deal Breaking Down? Philly, That’s Why.

Good morning, Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know today. Why is the state budget deal foundering? Because Pennsylvania legislators don’t want to cut Philly […]

City Life

Immediate Reaction: Okafor Dominates But 76ers Lose

The Philadelphia 76ers started the fourth quarter on an 8-2 run, giving them a 5 point lead with just under 8 minutes remaining. For the […]

City

Williams Revamps Senior Leadership in D.A.’s Office

Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams created a new position in his office today: Chief of Staff, General Counsel and Chief Integrity Officer. He appointed Kathleen […]

Property

Glam It Up: Makeover of 40th Street Trolley Portal to Start in 2016

In case you missed it, the University City District has published its latest State of University City report, an annually-released compendium of the developments bubbling up in University City. […]

Restaurants

First Look: Victory Parkesburg Brewpub Is Now Open

Now that the owners of Victory Brewing have unveiled their newest brewery and restaurant to the public (it opened today for lunch), beer fans can […]

City Life

Route 23 Split Goes Into Effect Sunday

Anyone who has used Route 23, the busiest of SEPTA’s surface bus routes, knows that the schedule is often an approximation. Heavy traffic, both in […]

Things to Do

INTERVIEW: Patti LaBelle Says Her Next Venture Is to Record With Adele

Patti LaBelle has been enjoying a new round of publicity of late, thanks in no small part to her Patti LaBelle-branded sweet potato pies at Walmart […]

Restaurants

Paesano’s Offering Scrapple Cheesesteak Seen on Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre Foods

Andrew Zimmern and Bizarre Foods were in town for their 200th episode and Zimmern got together with Paesano’s Peter McAndrews for a scrapple cheesesteak. In […]

City Life

Porngate Prosecutors Get Their Sensitivity Training

Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams released a statement today detailing the sensitivity training his staff underwent in the wake of the “Porngate” scandal — and probably […]

City Life

Philly’s Murder Count About to Exceed Last Year’s, With a Whole Month to Go

[Update 4:30 p.m.] Since we posted the story, two more homicides have been reported: Police investigate double homicide inside Philly home: https://t.co/adkN29v8xj — NBC10 Philadelphia (@NBCPhiladelphia) […]

Property

For Rent: Port Richmond’s Pan-Dandy Ghost Sign Apartment

Lookin’ for a unique pad to rent in Port Richmond? The apartment with the 100-year-old ghost sign is now for rent. The Somers Team pinged us […]

City Life

Police: Cab Driver Robbed, Punched By Guy In Incredibles Superhero Costume

We’re pretty sure this is the first time that a Philadelphia Police Department suspect description has included the line “wearing a red colored ‘Incredibles’ costume.”

Restaurants

Japanese Curry Festival in Ardmore

Maido, the Japanese grocery market and restaurant in Ardmore is throwing down a Japanese curry challenge for this Saturday, November 28th. The curry festival pits […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Sofia Vergara & Joe Manganiello are Married! Here are All the Details

This may just be the wedding of the year, folks: Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello finally tied the knot! The beautiful pair celebrated in Palm Beach, Florida, […]

Restaurants

What You’ll Be Eating and Drinking at RiverRink and Winterfest This Year

Blue Cross RiverRink is now approaching its 22nd year as an outdoor ice-skating rink and this marks the third year of Winterfest – a seasonal park and winter […]