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City Life

Will Josh Shapiro Run for AG?

Yes, she’s been indicted, and no, Kathleen Kane has no plans to step down as Pennsylvania’s attorney general — even though Gov. Tom Wolf and […]

Property

Parking Garage Near Broad and Locust Being Prepped for Demolition

It looks as though the rundown parking garage at 219 South Broad Street is being prepped for demolition. A quick stroll past the property shows that […]

City Life

Philadelphia Public Schools Could Close Extra Day for Papal Visit

Philadelphia’s public school students could with something like a Fall Break around Pope Francis’ visit. Public schools are already closed Wednesday, September 23rd, for Yom Kippur […]

City

SEPTA Stressing Safety for Sports Fans With Safety Blitz, Phanatic Video Game

SEPTA has a problem with people going on to the train tracks. Sometimes this is voluntary: One man leapt onto the Broad Street Subway tracks […]

City Life

There’s a Reason Players Think Chip Kelly Might Be Racist

Chip Kelly is not a racist. But he apparently is oblivious to why some black players may think he’s tinged with a little racism when […]

City Life

UberX Is Now As Bad As Philly Cabs

When, in October of last year, Uber announced that its cheaper-than-a-taxi UberX service was finally available in Philadelphia, most of us were delighted. In addition […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Indochino is Re-Opening Its Chestnut Street Showroom and It Now Includes a Groom’s Lounge

Here’s some exciting news you’ll definitely want to pass along to your hubby-to-be: After an electrical fire caused Indochino’s Philly location to close its doors in […]

City Life

10 Great Places to Put Papal Pilgrims in Philadelphia

So, now we know the plan. And despite assurances from Mayor Nutter and officials involved with overseeing the World Meeting of Families in September, any […]

Foobooz

Marigold Kitchen Shows Off Some Late Summer Dishes

West Philadelphia’s Marigold Kitchen has made it a bit of a tradition to tease out some of their seasonally changing menu items. And for late […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Finally: Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are Married!

It’s the wedding heard ’round the world: Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are married! Rumors have been swirling about when/where/if the couple would tie the knot […]

City Life

Criminal Charges Brought Against Kathleen Kane; Wolf Says She Should Step Down

[UPDATE, 1:20 P.M.] Governor Tom Wolf is calling on Kathleen Kane to step down as attorney general in the wake of this mornings charges against […]

Property

Ardmore “Cricket Lot” Cleared for Development

After a settlement with business owners in Ardmore, Lower Merion Township has finally paved the way for Carl Dranoff’s One Ardmore Place project to be […]

Citified

How Kathleen Kane Fooled the Press

There are few stories I regret writing more in my 18-year career as a professional journalist than this sycophantic 2013 profile of Kathleen Kane. Take this tidbit: […]

Foobooz

Stephen Starr Sells Catering Arm

Stephen Starr has sold his Starr Events catering division – a $40 million business – to TrustHouse Services. The deal gives TrustHouse, a top-six contract food […]

Business

Stephen Starr Sells Catering Group

Stephen Starr has sold the catering arm of Starr Restaurants — a $40 million business that provides food for weddings, corporate events and cultural institutions. TrustHouse […]