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Schuylkill River Trail Named Best Urban Trail in the Nation

America has spoken: Philly’s mighty Schuylkill River Trail has been named the Best Urban Trail in America in USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice poll. It […]

Foobooz

Chef Rob Marzinsky Pops Up at Little Fish

Last February, Chef Rob Marzinsky, formerly of Fitler Dining Room hosted a pop-up dinner before jetting off to Australia, Thailand and Vietnam. Well now he’s back […]

City Life

Meisha Johnson Might Already Be Philly’s Favorite TV Personality

Even before she started her job this week as CBS3’s morning traffic reporter, Meisha Johnson was a hit in Philadelphia — at least judging by […]

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Things to Do

5 Coolest Things About the Cape May County Zoo

Trip Advisor recently released its annual list of the best zoos in the world, based on average user ratings. The San Diego Zoo ranked first […]

Foobooz

Noord Launches New Summer Menu

Chef Joncarl Lachman is launching his new summer menu tonight at Noord. Familiar staples remain on the menu, but there will be several notable additions including […]

City Life

The Latest on the Cole Hamels Trade Rumors

We are just eight days away from the baseball non-waiver trade deadline. Cole Hamels, the best player on a struggling Phillies team, is a prime […]

Citified

Consultant: We’re Closing Ben Franklin Bridge for Pope Visit, Maybe Shutting Down I-95

The gist: Yesterday, we told you that big details about Pope Francis’ upcoming visit came out at a Philadelphia Parking Authority board meeting: namely, that a “significant security […]

City Life

Police Respond to Viral Video of Officer Punching Suspect

On Thursday, Mediatakeout.com posted this video to its website and Facebook page: DISTURBING VIDEO: Philly Police Officers PUNCH A Handcuffed Man TWICE In The Face […]

Property

Pearl Properties Reportedly Buys Lululemon Building on Walnut Street

It looks as though Pearl Properties will continue to up its holdings within the heart and soul of Center City. This time, the real estate […]

City Life

Kaukab Siddique Keeps Saying Terrible, Anti-Semitic Stuff on Facebook

I wish I had never looked at Kaukab Siddique’s Facebook page. But I couldn’t help myself—I got curious when I saw that the Lincoln University […]

Property

Tacony Named “Great Neighborhood” Winner by American Planning Association

“Will people finally notice Tacony?” was a question posed right here on Property many, many moons ago (about a month or so after the blog was started, […]

Citified

Finally, Someone Explained Councilmanic Prerogative

WTF is Councilmanic prerogative? That’s a question that has been asked by countless journalists, developers, political junkies and people trying to buy city-owned property in Philadelphia […]

Foobooz

Spit Roast For Drury Beer Garden’s Third Anniversary

Drury Beer Garden will celebrate its third anniversary with a spit roast this Saturday, July 25th from 12-5 pm. Head over to the beer garden to enjoy complimentary […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Would You Get Married at a Funeral Home?

We’re all for a non-traditional wedding venue, but this one caused us to raise an eyebrow: Apparently it is now becoming a thing to host your wedding at […]

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Watch: Trailer for Erace Brothers’ Great American Food Finds

We told you a bit ago that brothers Adam and Andrew Erace of Green Aisle Grocery are getting a food network show. With just over a week […]