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Pa. Budget Woes Deepen; Senate Starts Vacation
We’ve all gone on vacation knowing we left a little bit of work undone. But the Pennsylvania Senate has us all beat: It’s starting a […]
Sleeping SEPTA Passenger Robbed, Tased, Pushed Onto Tracks
SEPTA Police have released video of a robbery and assault that occurred along the Market-Frankford line on Sunday at 12:50 a.m. The victim is lucky […]
Daily Pennsylvanian: Revoke Bill Cosby’s Honorary Degree
While other universities across the country have revoked Bill Cosby’s honorary degrees in the wake of the accusations against him, the University of Pennsylvania, which […]
“Bonnie and Clyde” Bank Robbers Captured Near Philadelphia Airport After High Speed Chase
This week turned out to be the end of the road for a Massachusetts couple who allegedly went on a recent bank robbery spree from […]
Dykstra Claims He Blackmailed Umps
Lenny Dykstra, the spark plug of the 1993 Phillies team that went to the World Series, told radio host Colin Cowherd this week that he […]
The Challengers: Terry Tracy Wants Repurposed Food Trucks To Bring City Hall Services To You
This week, Citified is featuring Q&As with leading at-large City Council candidates running for the two slots reserved for minority parties and independents. Terry Tracy might be […]
South Philly Bike Thief Caught on Camera Outside Triangle Tavern
Thousands of bikes are stolen in Philadelphia each year, and police say that this guy is responsible for at least one of them.
Sixers Open Season Tonight in Boston
It’s here. The much maligned, frequently debated, and often overlooked Sixers team will begin year three of the Brett Brown era when they take on […]
SEPTA’s Tab for Pope Visit? $4 Million
Good morning, Philadelphia, and happy National Chocolate Day. Here’s what you need to know today. SEPTA ended up spending $4 million on the pope’s visit […]
Does “Bullet Voting” Really Work?
If you want to shake up City Council, many political insiders will tell you to vote for one at-large candidate and one at-large candidate only. This […]
City Settles Suit With Catholic Pediatrician Over Birth Control
The City of Philadelphia has reached a settlement with a Catholic pediatrician who was fired after she refused to prescribe birth control options like Depo-Provera […]
Final Countdown: LOVE Park Redesign Revealed, Readied for Approval
The team behind the overhaul of LOVE Park presented their final plans at a meeting on Monday night, and there are a few key tweaks […]
Anastasi Raw Bar Opens Today in Manayunk
Anastasi Raw Bar officially opens today in Manayunk. Brother and sister Thomas and Mia Anastasi of the Italian Market’s Anastasi Seafood, Thomas’ in Manayunk and Pescatore […]
Mayor Nutter Says It’s Time to Disband the School Reform Commission
(Editor’s note: This is a developing story that will be updated.) In a major education policy address, Mayor Nutter called today for the dissolution of the […]
These are the Secrets to Looking Great in Your Wedding Photos
I am notoriously picky about having my picture taken. Just ask my mother (she’ll tell you about the time we drove to Timbuktu to have […]