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Who’s Ready for a 24/7 SEPTA?

That great catalyst for real-life political results, Change.org, features a petition today to turn the El and the Broad Street line into a 24/7 service.

Birds 24/7

Avant ‘Shocked’ By Parts Of Wells Report

Yesterday, we noted that Jason Avant was one of the players who recently spoke with commissioner Roger Goodell about locker room guidelines in the wake […]

City Life

Gay Couple Denied Marriage License at City Hall

On Thursday I reported that a group of same-sex couples were going to protest Pennsylvania’s gay marriage ban by strolling into City Hall to request […]

Property

Huge News: Union Leaders Arrested

It’s probably just a temporary hiccup, knowing Philadephia, but for the moment 10 members of Ironworkers Local Union 401 are in hot water. This morning, […]

Be Well Philly

Do You Photoshop Selfies Before Posting Them? New Renfrew Body-Image Survey Says Lots of Us Do

Kim Kardashian isn’t the only one who employs a bit of Photoshop magic on her selfies before posting them on social media. A new survey […]

City

Don Tollefson Has Been Arrested

UPDATE: Don Tollefson is unable to post bail. ORIGINAL: On Tuesday afternoon, the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office announced that Don Tollefson has been arrested, […]

Property

There’s Basically a Castle on Allens Lane in Mt. Airy

There’s something stately about this home built in 1894. Maybe it’s the stony exterior or its prominent crenellated turret. Whatever the case, the house is […]

City Life

PHOTOS: Equality Ball 2014

  More on the Equality Forum’s first-annual Equality Ball here. Like what you’re reading on G Philly? Keep up with all our best posts via […]

City Life

You Will Dislike Jon Papelbon Even More After Reading This Quote

We want athletes to be clutch, to perform best when the pressure’s on. But we don’t want them to be terrible when the pressure is […]

City

Caption Contest: Win Philly Cooks Tickets

Philly Cooks is happening on Wednesday night at the Marriott Downtown, and if you love to eat, you don’t want to miss it. Participating restaurants […]

Things to Do

The Very Philly Debut of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon finally debuted last night with a star-studded mix of guests welcoming the SNL alum to his fancy-pants new position. […]

Be Well Philly

PHOTOS: Why 800 Underwear-Clad People Ran in the Snow for Cupid’s Undie Run

“You work here, usually?” I ask a bathroom attendant as he squishes a glob of soap into my hand. “How’s this compare to the usual […]

Birds 24/7

What They’re Saying About the Eagles

From draft buzz to 2014 projections, here’s a weekly roundup of national media links.

Property

Morning Headlines: Kimpton Hotel Will Move In to Family Court Building

A change in occupants could soon be in order for the Family Court building at 18th and Vine. Today the Mayor’s Office is expected to […]

City Life

West Chester Student Sinks Half-Court Shot, Tragically Doesn’t Get Prize Money

The game: Sink a layup, free throw, 3-ball, and half-court shot in 25 seconds. The prize: $10,000. West Chester University freshman Jack Lavery completed his […]