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Cheyney University Is Down to One Math Major
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that enrollment at Cheyney University, the only HBCU institution among the 14 state-owned universities in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher […]
Tale of the Tape: Paesano’s Gizmo
If there were a “Sandwich Hall of Fame” (and there should be, and it of course should be located in Philadelphia) the entire menu of […]
The Newest Circles Is Having A Grand Opening Party
Tuk Tuk Real–the Thai-Latino fusion experiment by chef Alex Boonphaya and his sous, Silvestre Rincón-Tellez–did not go well. There were problems with balance, with presentation, […]
Finally, Philly Is Doing an Abandoned Bike Sweep
Is there anything more depressing than an abandoned bicycle? OK, there’s plenty of stuff, but you have to admit, there is something particularly sad about a rusty […]
Want to Buy a Giant Squid?
Varalli Restaurant closed in early July. According to Michael Klein, the corner building at Broad and Locust will be torn down next year. The contents of […]
$3,000 Reward for Center City ATM-Skimming Suspect
When you dip your bank card into an ATM machine, you probably expect that your bank information is being kept safe and private, but police […]
Percy Street BBQ Is Celebrating National Root Beer Float Day This Thursday
There are many, many delicious things we all owe Philadelphia big thanks for (I’d take a moment to list highlights, but I have no doubt […]
You’re Welcome, America: We Killed hitchBOT
Most weekends I don’t leave South Philly, let alone the East Coast. But I spent the past couple days in Los Angeles, and I have […]
NCR Columnist: Catholic Schools Should Challenge Church on LGBT Hirings
More evidence that the controversy over a fired gay teacher at Waldron Mercy has sparked a nationwide debate: A prominent Catholic columnist is calling on […]
Will the Ben Franklin Bridge Close or Not During the Pope’s Visit?
The gist: Will the authorities shut down the Ben Franklin Bridge for Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia in September? Last month, a consultant for the World Meeting […]
SEPTA Lottery Registration Going Smoothly
So far, so good. Registration began at 12:01 a.m. today for people who want passes to ride regional rail the weekend of the pope’s visit. […]
Penn Set to Open Six New University Buildings in 2016/2017
These days, it can’t be said that the University of Pennsylvania rests on its collective laurels when it comes to real estate development. The market […]
Can Philly Save the HitchBOT?
You probably heard over the weekend about HitchBOT — a hitchhiking robot that had made it successfully across Europe and Canada without incident, but which […]
The 10 Worst Tourist Traps in Philadelphia, Ranked
So, you’re planning a trip to Philadelphia to see the pope, or for a convention, or for the Dalai Lama, or to attend the DNC, […]
The Expert Guide to Center City Restaurant Week
Yes, it’s that time again. Center City Restaurant Week starts today, Sunday, August 2nd and, as in years past, it is a huge thing with something […]