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Spotted in the Italian Market: 9th and Washington Project Inches Forward
Zoom in just a tad and you’ll recognize the spot: The Anastasi Seafood restaurant, nestled between 9th and Darien Streets, looks out to whirring Washington Avenue, […]
Christine Yoder Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexually Exploiting Her Daughters
On Wednesday, the United States Attorney in Philadelphia announced that 33-year-old Christine Yoder of Northeast Philadelphia has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for […]
Biden Won’t Run for President
After months of increasingly fevered speculation, Vice President Joe Biden made it official today: He won’t run for president.
Besito Mexican Restaurant to Open in Ardmore
Besito Mexican Restaurant will bring Mexican food to Ardmore’s Suburban Square on Monday October 26, adding to Suburban Square’s dining scene that runs the gamut from the […]
State Rep Wants Fantasy Sports Sites to Partner With Casinos
A state representative wants Pennsylvanians to be able to play daily fantasy sports. But he wants the state to get its cut, too. Rep. George […]
Walnut Street Tower Surrounding Fergie’s Pub Looks to be Moving Forward
It looks as though the we can expect work to begin soon on the so-called “Fergie’s Tower” project at 1213-19 Walnut Street. Construction permits pulled […]
Chaput: More Big Families, Please
The huge Catholic family is something of a cliché — and these days something of a thing of the past: A reported 98 percent of […]
Congressman to Comcast: Don’t Let Donald Trump Host Saturday Night Live
At some point in the future, we’re pretty sure that the world will be able to go a day without a Donald Trump headline. Alas, […]
Trust the Process? Measuring Progress During 76ers Risky Rebuild
“The Process”. There is nothing in Philadelphia sports, and few topics in sports in general, as divisive as Sam Hinkie‘s plan to rebuild the 76ers.
Million-Dollar Homes Sell at Record Pace
Good morning, Philadelphia, and happy Back to the Future Day. Here’s what you need to know today. Philadelphia just shattered its quarterly record for sales […]
Here’s What it Looks Like When 200 Volunteers Rehab Eight Homes in One Day
It’s a brisk Friday morning in October and the 2100 block of North Franklin Street is buzzing with activity. Nilda Ruiz, President and CEO of the Asociación Puertorriqueños […]
Parker Spruce Hotel Owner Presents Plans for “Boutique” Fairfield Inn; Neighbors Air Grievances
The Washington Square West Civic Association held a public meeting last Tuesday night regarding the redevelopment of the Parker Spruce Hotel at 13th and Spruce Street. The […]
Foxcatcher Documentary on ESPN Tonight
A documentary focused on John du Pont, the wrestling coach who murdered Olympic gold-medal-winning wrestler Dave Schultz, premieres tonight on ESPN. du Pont’s life was […]
Details On Buckminster’s In Point Breeze
See that guy over there? That’s Rob Marzinsky and he’s going to be running the kitchen at Buckminster’s when it opens sometime later this fall […]
These 8 Apps Can Help You Save Tons of Money on Your Wedding
There are a lot of apps and websites out there nowadays that aim at making the wedding planning process a tad bit easier—and cheaper!—for all of you […]