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New, Local Cookbooks: From Bratwurst to Radishes And Everything In Between
Usually when we talk about food news here, we tell you what’s new and cool, and then we tell you where to go to eat […]
Gerry Lenfest Awards $1,000 Bonuses to Philly Newspaper Workers*
Here’s the good news: If you work for the Inquirer, Daily News, or Philly.com, Gerry Lenfest is going to give you $1,000. The not-so-thrilling news? […]
Chaka Fattah Indicted in Alleged Racketeering Conspiracy
[UPDATE, 3:50 p.m.]: Fattah has issued a statement on this morning’s indictment against him and four associates: “This has been an eight-year effort by some […]
If Fattah Goes Down, Who Would Voters Replace Him With?
It finally happened: Philadelphia Democratic U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah was indicted on corruption charges Wednesday. Already, political insiders are wondering if the congressman will resign in the coming months or simply choose not […]
Who Are Fattah’s Indicted Associates?
You can’t have a RICO prosecution without alleged co-conspirators. So who have the Feds targeted in addition to Chaka Fattah? Herbert Vederman, 69, Palm Beach, […]
Penn Dorm Makes (Short) New York Times List of Really Crappy Dorms
The New York Times had a story today about the dorms that colleges never, ever show you on those peppy-student-ambassador-walking-backward tours, and the very first […]
Check Out the Best of Philly Soirée
On Thursday, August 6th, Philadelphia magazine is throwing its Best of Philly Soirée. The party is being hosted at Dilworth Park beside City Hall and is […]
Best Sandwiches in Philadelphia
The Washington Post acknowledged it yesterday and we’ve known it practically from the crib. Philadelphians know good sandwiches. And here are the Best of Philly […]
Phillies Push Back Cole Hamels’ Next Start
Rumors about where Cole Hamels might end up are only intensifying as Friday’s 4 p.m. trade deadline approaches. Yesterday, we told you that the Rangers […]
Man Trapped by Freight Train Has Leg Amputated in Rescue
Early this morning, a man was rescued from under a freight train in the Bustleton section of Philadelphia. The Associated Press reports that emergency medical […]
New Happy Hours Offer Alternatives to Sips Crowds
Whether you’ve tired of Center City Sips, your go-to bar, or simply drinking at home, here’s a round-up of the newer additions to the list […]
An Inside Look at the New Presidential City Apartments
If you tend to travel (or sit in traffic) on the Schuylkill Expressway, there is no doubt you’ve seen the transformation of the musty Presidential […]
Jonathan Papelbon Just Had the Weirdest Phillies Career Ever
When a sports team, whether in Philadelphia or elsewhere, makes a high-profile acquisition and it fails, it’s usually for one of a few common reasons. […]
Indego And Cuba Libre Team Up To Reward Bike Sharers
Attention bike riders: Philly’s own bike share program, called Indego, is partnering with Cuba Libre to offer a free tapas dish to anyone who shows […]
Ask the Expert: How Do We Get Our Guests to Use a Photo-Sharing App?
Question: We are going to use a wedding photo-sharing app so that we can gather all of our guests’ fun pictures from our reception—but what’s the […]