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Former Owl City Musician Daniel Jorgensen Indicted in Atlantic City for Criminal Sexual Contact with Minor
Back in August 2013, popular Minnesota-based electronica act Owl City performed at the since-closed House of Blues in Atlantic City. And while the band was […]
One of Deborah Lippmann’s New Holiday Nail Polish Collections Is Just About Perfect for Brides
When we got a sneak peek at Deborah Lippmann‘s three new holiday collections today, our little wedding buzzers went off—not surprising; it happens about 10 times a day—because one […]
First Look: Whetstone Tavern
Back in the day, in the kitchen of the corner spot at 5th and Bainbridge when it was still called Coquette, head chef Jeremy Nolen […]
It’s Official: For Pope Visit, Ben Franklin Bridge, Schuylkill Expressway, 676, Much of Center City Closed to Incoming Traffic
[Editor’s note: This is a developing story, and will be updated throughout the afternoon.] Mayor Michael Nutter has just announced key new information about Pope Francis’ […]
A Perfect Storm in Center City
Center City will be a packed whirlwind of activity tonight as Center City Sips collides with Restaurant Week to form some sort of perfect storm, that […]
Reading City Council Prez Admits Taking Bribe to Repeal City’s Ethics Law
It’s always a bad thing when an elected official accepts a bribe. But in the case of Reading, Pennsylvania, City Council President Francis Acosta, he […]
22,000 SEPTA Pope Passes Still Available
It seems that just two weeks after SEPTA’s Pope Passes went on sale, the demand has decreased significantly. Just two days after Monday’s online lottery […]
Aramark Vows to Trim Fat, Calories from Menus
Aramark provides millions of meals each year to people in 21 countries. Now, the company vows to make those meals healthier. On Wednesday, Philadelphia-based Aramark announced a new plan to reduce calories, saturated fat […]
The Top Party School in Pennsylvania Is … Who?!?
Yesterday the Princeton Review released its new 2015 list of the “Top Party Schools” in the nation, and certain parties Are. Not. Happy. In particular, […]
Feds: Pair Sold Counterfeit SEPTA Passes to City Hall Workers
A duo counterfeited fake SEPTA TransPasses and sold more than 2,000 of them in and around City Hall, federal prosecutors said. The fake passes — […]
Meet the New Phillies Prospects
Last week, just ahead of the July 31st Major League Baseball trade deadline, the Phillies made some moves to shore up their farm system. The […]
Developers of the “Divine Lorraine of South Philly” Told to Try Again
The city’s Civic Design Review committee may not have a whole lot of power to throw around, but the little weight it does have is certainly enough […]
Penn State Unveils Controversial New Zombie Lion Logo
The Penn State Nittany Lion is scared as hell. Or perhaps he’s just rolled around in a giant catnip patch. He could also be a […]
WATCH: Jimmy Rollins Gets Standing Ovation in Return to Citizens Bank Park
Last December, the Phillies began their dismantling of the core that brought them five straight division titles, two pennants and a World Series when they […]
Developers to Present Early Plans for Ice House Lot in the Italian Market
You know that long stretch of wall just off of the corner of 9th and Washington in the Italian Market? Well, behind that wall, which […]