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The GOP City Council At-Large Race Is Too Close To Call

The most fascinating race in Philadelphia’s municipal election is too close to call. With almost 98 percent of voting precincts posting their results, Republican Councilman David Oh and GOP challenger Al […]

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Dougherty, Dems Win Supreme Court Race

With two-thirds of districts reporting Tuesday night, it appeared that the three open seats on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court would each be captured by Democrats. […]

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Meet Mayor Kenney’s Inner Circle

Mayor-elect Jim Kenney won’t be sworn-in until January 4th, but he’s already made some crucial decisions that could make or break his administration’s first year. […]

Citified

Jim Kenney Elected Mayor — Now What?

(Editor’s note: This is a developing story. Check back for updates.) Jim Kenney — the firefighter’s son, former Vince Fumo-protege and the surprising champion of an […]

City Life

Cliff Lee Given $12.5 Million to Not Pitch for the Phillies

The Phillies officially declined Cliff Lee’s club option for 2016 today, which means the pitcher is now a free agent. As part of his contract, […]

Property

Verdant Temple Pilot Project Nears Completion, Master Plan Revealed

Yes, Temple University has a massive redesign plan in store for its main campus. But in case you missed our sneak peek from earlier in the […]

Restaurants

Jon Cichon Is Cooking For A Corsican Wine Dinner At Lacroix

Raise your hand if you can point to Corsica on a map. That’s what I thought.

City Life

Cheryl Ann Wadlington’s Fight to Save Black Girls

When video surfaced of a South Carolina school security officer yanking a high-school student from her desk because she had allegedly disobeyed orders to put […]

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Revel Owner Glenn Straub: House Syrian Refugees at Ex-Casino

The Syrian refugee crisis is a tragedy with no end in sight. And winter on its way, refugees will be facing new struggles in the […]

The Scene

Blitz, Bowties, & Bourbon

The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation hosted the second annual Blitz, Bowties, & Bourbon fundraiser at Union Trust last night. Guests enjoyed local cuisine from Finley Catering, […]

Philadelphia Wedding

LashBee Is Now Offering Their Bridal Eyelash Extensions at Philly’s About Face

Earlier this fall, we happily introduced to you a LashBee, a new addition to the Philly beauty industry that had its sights set on the lovely […]

Things to Do

WATCH: Courtside at 76ers Game, Meek Mill Dodges Drake Question

The Sixers lost to LeBron James and the Cavaliers last night, as expected. But Philly rapper Meek Mill was courtside, and sideline reporter Molly French […]

City

Person Killed After Jumping in Front of El Car in West Philly

A man who was trapped under the Market-Frankford El in West Philadelphia today has died. Police later said his death is being considered a suicide. […]

City Life

Oregon’s Naked Wines Tells Local Brewer It Can’t Sell “Naked” Beer

Naked Wines is an Oregon winery with an unfortunate series of suggestive wine names, such as Penetration Cabernet Sauvignon, Oh! Orgasmic Barbera, Cougar Semi-Sparkling White, […]

Restaurants

Harvest Seasonal Grill To Replace Susanna Foo in Radnor

Dave Magrogan’s rapidly expanding restaurant empire will soon be adding a sixth Harvest Seasonal Grill and Wine Bar to the Main Line. This Radnor location […]