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WATCH: Brave/Foolish Groom Pranks His Bride by Having Waiters Drop Their Wedding Cake
We think most couples would agree that if you’re going to pull a prank on your significant other, your Big Day is probably not the […]
LISTEN: KYW 1060’s First Broadcast, 50 Years Ago Today
No jingle. No “All news, all the time” slogan. No teletype machine ticking in the background. Fifty years ago today, KYW 1060 came on the […]
No Charges for Hatboro Councilman Who Shot Suspected TD Bank Robber
Montgomery County district attorney Risa Vetri Ferman announced today that Hatboro Councilman George Forgeng, who shot a suspected bank robber this summer, will not face […]
TONIGHT: Tired Hands Taco Exchange at Sancho Pistola’s
Tonight, Sancho Pistola’s is hosting another of its taco exchanges. Chef Adan Trinidad has invited chef Bill Braun of Tired Hands Fermentaria to Fishtown to […]
Court Suspends Kathleen Kane’s Law License
[Update 3:55 p.m.] Kane’s office has just released another statement: I am disappointed by the action taken by the Supreme Court today. It is important […]
You Can Buy a Lot of Ridiculous Merch for Pope Francis’ Visit
It’s Pope week! And whatever you think of how the city has handled the advance of Pope Francis‘ visit to Philadelphia, there’s one thing we […]
Attack Outside Manayunk Bar Leaves Man in ICU
Good things don’t normally happen at 3 a.m., and especially not outside of bars in Manayunk. In this case, a man was seriously injured in […]
NYT Profiles Philly-bred White House Social Planner
The New York Times has a profile of Philly-bred Deesha Dyer, the new White House social secretary, on the eve of a make-or-break week: She’s […]
This Chart Proves Philadelphia Is the King of the Rowhome
Philadelphia is often cited as a city of rowhomes. And today, helpfully, the Washington Post today made a chart that shows just how many more […]
Watch This Adorable 4-Year-Old Flower Girl Exasperatedly Explain Weddings to Her Dad
I was first introduced to JoJo Lomelino when a friend of mine posted this video—the 4-year-old is explaining to her dad why she’s not a […]
Gross Claim of the Week: Mouse Head in Can of Chick Peas From Philly ShopRite
Lots of things went wrong on Sunday at the Eagles-Cowboys game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. But none of that tops the claim of […]
Growlers Closes to Reconceptualize
Growlers Bar at 8th and Fitzwater has closed. The bar by Jason Evenchik opened in mid-2012 as the successor to Vesuvio and Little Bar. Evenchik confirms […]
Orinoka Civic House to Break Ground in October
The New Kensington Development Corporation (NKCDC) announced today that their ambitious revitalization project at the former Orinoka Mills, a dilapidated 19th century textile mill site at East […]
New Fall Menu At Aldine (With Pictures)
At Aldine, chef George Sabatino debuted his new autumn menu this weekend. And yeah, we have a copy for you to check out.
Relax, Philadelphia: The Pope Is Bust-Proof
OK, Philly, take a deep breath and relax. I have good news for you. The pope is coming. He’ll be here this weekend. And despite […]