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Chinese president Xi Jinping, who is accused of covering up the coronavirus in a new coronavirus lawsuit filed against China by prominent Philadelphians
City Life

Prominent Philly Power Players Sue China Over the Coronavirus

We knew to expect some interesting coronavirus lawsuits as a result of the mess that we are living in. And we already told you about […]

NextHealth PHL

A Behavioral Economist Explains Why People Are Still Rebelling Against Social Distancing

It’s been three weeks since Governor Tom Wolf issued the first stay-at-home order for seven counties in Pennsylvania. That order has since been extended statewide […]

Restaurants

How Wine Is Keeping Me Connected to the Philly I Love

When I received the email March 16th that the restaurant where I work would be closing for the foreseeable future, I was despondent. I’m a […]

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Property

On the Market: Updated Colonial in Bryn Mawr

Aside from the rowhouse in all its forms, no other house type or style is as characteristic of the Philadelphia area as the center-hall Colonial […]

Be Well Philly

7 Ways to Stay Motivated Despite a Postponed Race

This time of year normally means two things for runners: the tail-end of training and the beginning of race season. But as coronavirus would have […]

reopen pennsylvania protestors in harrisburg during the coronavirus crisis
City Life

Philly Coronavirus News: These Protesting Idiots Made Harrisburg the Most Dangerous Place in the State

A roundup of Philly coronavirus news. If There’s a Big Coronavirus Outbreak in Harrisburg, Blame These “Reopen PA” Protesters Hundreds took to Harrisburg on Monday […]

City Life

Online Learning, Hybrid Classes and Virtual Reality: Philly Universities Prepare for a Risky Fall Semester

The high school seniors who saw their graduation ceremonies ripped away by COVID-19 this spring may now have to worry about their plans for the […]

Restaurants

The PLCB Continues to Hamstring Philly Wine Retailers and Dealers

Last week, two wine dealers that operate in the Philly region, MFW Wine Co. LLC and A6 Wine Co., sued the PLCB for violating a […]

A sign at Philadelphia's Comcast Center, which is home to the steakhouse Chops. The restaurant is suing its insurance company over coronavirus losses.
Restaurants

Comcast Center Steakhouse Sues Insurance Company Over Coronavirus Losses

The restaurant at the Comcast Center is suing its insurance company over coronavirus losses. No, not Jean-Georges. That’s the glitzy new sky-high restaurant at the […]

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Property

Just Listed: Rebuilt Rowhouse in East Point Breeze

For the last century-plus, Philadelphia has taken pride in its high rate of homeownership. As the city grew rapidly in the late 19th and early […]

ardmore wine and spirits shop, one of the pennsylvania wine and spirits stores that has reopened for curbside pickup only during the coronavirus crisis in the philadelphia area
City Life

Philly Coronavirus News: PLCB Liquor Sales Resume But Sound Like They Could Be a Big, Bungled Mess

A roundup of Philly coronavirus news. PLCB Stores Now Offer Curbside Pickup During Coronavirus Crisis Here’s a brief history of the PLCB’s activities during the […]

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Philadelphia Wedding

This Creative Material Culture Wedding Gave Back to the LGBT Community

This vibrant Material Culture wedding photographed by Stesha Whitney embodied the couple’s creativity and style, and made a positive impact on the LGBT community too. […]

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City Life

Tiger King Memes Are My Coronavirus Self-Care

Note to readers: While this is an essay about memes, describing one is as cringey as botching a good joke — so I’ll keep that […]

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Life & Style

This Silent Guitar Has a Headphone Jack for Stealthy Home Jam Sessions

Though it’s striking enough to hang as a piece of art, the Yamaha Silent Guitar has way too many impressive features to let it sit […]

City Life

The Best Thing That Happened This Week: The Delaware Is the River of the Year!

It always seemed a shame to us that we got the lovely name “Pennsylvania” for our state while the one just below us, not to […]