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City Life

Will Climate Change Drown Philly?

Good morning, Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know today. Parts of Philadelphia could drown if the world doesn’t finally reduce carbon emissions. Glub glub. […]

City Life

Christian Wood Impresses as Sixers Fall to Knicks

Christian Wood had a strong sophomore season for UNLV, averaging 15.7 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game for the Runnin’ Rebels.

Citified

5 Takeaways From Monday’s Mayoral Debate

It’s hard to tell most days, but Philadelphia’s mayoral election is just around the corner. On Monday night, Democrat Jim Kenney and Republican Melissa Murray Bailey duked […]

City Life

Noel, Okafor Out as Sixers Take on Knicks

Both Nerlens Noel and Jahlil Okafor will be sidelined tonight when the Philadelphia 76ers take on the New Yorks at Madison Square Garden, reports Keith […]

City Life

20 Local Native American Place Names and What They Mean

It’s Columbus Day, which means that arguments are raging over how and whether to celebrate his arrival. The controversy reminds us of one sure truth: […]

Benny the Bum's assault still - suspects
City Life

Police Looking for Pair in Violent NE Philly Assault Outside Bar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZoDXnne7CY The video is shocking and violent. Footage released by Philadelphia Police late last week shows a violent assault on October 3rd outside Benny the […]

City Life

Petition Calls for Removal of Christopher Columbus Monument at Penn’s Landing

Ah, Columbus Day. It’s an occasion that brings with it two guaranteed things: annoying observances (I had three checks to deposit this morning and I […]

Restaurants

First Look: South

Despite having an extremely un-Googlable name (you try typing “south restaurant Philadelphia” into the search field and let me know how it goes), South–the latest […]

City Life

Temple Football Now Just One Win From Bowl Eligibility

Despite their reputation for football futility, Temple has actually been bowl eligible for four out of the last six seasons. Perhaps because of that rep, […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Hilary Rhoda Wore the Most Glorious Carolina Herrera Dress for Her Wedding Last Weekend

Every once in a while, you see a bride (or a designer, whichever way you want to look at it) who just hits the nail […]

Property

Can’t Touch This: Historic Edward Corner Building in Fishtown

A photo posted by Pennsporter (@pennsporter) on Jun 14, 2014 at 9:59am PDT One of the remaining vestiges – and a recognizable one at that […]

Restaurants

Estia Is Celebrating Its Ten Year Anniversary

Starting this Friday, October 16th, and continuing through the end of the weekend, Estia is celebrating their 10-year anniversary with a lavish three-course meal and $5 festive […]

Customs Beagle Auburn - and what she seized
City

Adorable Beagle Sniffs Out Currency, Plants on “Trusted” Traveler at PHL

A woman traveling from Greece attempting to bring undeclared plants and nearly $40,000 worth of unreported currency into Philadelphia was caught — by a cute little […]

City Life

This Is the Monster Celebrated on Columbus Day

A version of this story ran in 2014. Imagine that a man who tortured, raped and murdered innocent people and then robbed them of their homes […]

Citified

Insider: Tired of Philly Politics As Usual? Quit Complaining and Run For Office

(Editor’s note: This is an opinion column from a Citified insider.)  During the past few years, I’ve noticed a recurring theme in the months following municipal […]