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Coming Next Summer: Apartment Development Across From Clark Park

It’s been months since we last revisited the mixed-use project planned for 4224 Baltimore Avenue, but we’ve now finally caught wind of new information regarding the long-stalled development: construction of the planned […]

City Life

What Happens When Your “Nintendo 64” Eagles Jersey Goes Viral

Jason Fanelli’s wife was just trying to give him a cute Christmas gift. She ended up making him a meme. Fanelli, who lives in Norwood […]

Property

Pole Position: Light Towers “Appropriate Signal” of North Broad’s Bright Future

Mayor Michael Nutter officially announced the plan that will completely change the look, feel and future of a nearly 2.5 mile stretch of North Broad Street […]

City Life

Here’s What’s in All Those Porngate Emails Kathleen Kane Keeps Talking About

Here’s the bottom line: A binder full of porn — about 400 of pages of it, several inches thick in total — is anything but erotic. It’s […]

City Life

Foot Orgasm? Drexel Prof Says Yes, Explains Footgasms

It wasn’t so long ago that we all had a few chuckles over Drexel University’s virtual butt, a hysterical-looking tool that allows medical students to […]

City Life

Here’s What’s Missing From the #BlackLivesMatter Discussion

There are missing pieces in the coverage of Black Lives Matter. Yes, putting an end to abuse of force by the police is a primary […]

Business

Reading Terminal to Open During Pope Visit

After much debate, the Reading Terminal Market will remain open during the World Meeting of Families and visit from Pope Francis. The market will keep its normal hours of […]

City Life

PhillyVoice Defends Use of Virginia TV Shooting Images

The PhillyVoice.com website came under criticism Wednesday after it posted images from the shooting of two Virginia journalists earlier in the day. The images included […]

Restaurants

Clambakes, Crab Boils and More

If you’re a fan of clambakes, crab boils and bargain oysters, now through Labor Day is your time to strike. Tonight is Oyster House’s last […]

City Life

READ: These Newly Released Docs Detail Kathleen Kane’s Porngate Claims Against Frank Fina

[Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. Check back for updates.] The Pennsylvania Supreme Court just unsealed a treasure trove of documents tied to a grand jury investigation into […]

Property

Bella Vista’s Bean Exchange Building Sells; Coffee Shop Shutters

There’s a double-shot of an update regarding the building that housed the Bean Exchange at 7th and Bainbridge in Bella Vista. After being listed in July […]

City Life

Worker at Camp Hope for Kids Charged with Raping a Child

Camp Hope for Kids in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania is a church-based camp for children where, according to its website, “lives are changed.” But according to Montgomery […]

Restaurants

Yangming Offers “Sincere Apology” for Roach Infestation

Bryn Mawr’s Yangming, which has been closed since a roach infestation was discovered by local authorities says it will clean up the restaurant and reopen. […]

Citified

Next Year’s Starting City Hall Budget: $0

Government budgets are a lot like basements: there’s really vital stuff in there, but plenty of crap as well. As the years grind on, the basement […]

Property

Airbnb Plans “Hosting Meetup” in Preparation for Philadelphia Papal Visit

How do I rent my place out when Pope Francis comes to town?  It’s a question we’ve been getting for some time now (and even spelled […]