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Irony Alert: Anti-Charter Activists Boo Decision to Close Philly Charter School

As of now, the only Philadelphia school being closed isn’t a traditional public school at all. Last night, the Philadelphia School Reform Commission voted to […]

City Life

Best in Gay Travel 2013

One of the best things about a new year is a clear calendar to fill up with all kinds of new explorations. And, if you’re […]

Be Well Philly

11 Ways to Incorporate Pantone’s Emerald Green into Your Workout Wardrobe (Slideshow)

I’m positively swooning over Pantone’s latest color of the year, emerald green. Ever since the company announced its 2013 pick last month, I’ve been keeping […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Bride-to-be Blogger Kristy: Trying to Find Balance While Wedding Planning

This week and throughout the upcoming year, my main focus is finding balance: in my schedule, my finances, in happiness, and in so many other […]

Be Well Philly

Why You Shouldn’t Suction Snot Out of Your Kid’s Nose

So, how bad is the flu this flu season? It’s so bad that schools are closing all across the nation. It’s so bad that hospitals […]

Be Well Philly

Why You Shouldn’t Suction Snot Out of Your Kid’s Nose

So, how bad is the flu this flu season? It’s so bad that schools are closing all across the nation. It’s so bad that hospitals […]

Be Well Philly

To Do: Feel the Love 5K

Love in in the air, folks. For its seventh consecutive year, Bryn Mawr Running Company will host the annual Feel the Love 5K, for the […]

Birds 24/7

Eagles Wake-Up Call: First Impressions Of Chip Kelly

This was supposed to be the intimate gathering.

Chip Kelly had already sat next to Jeffrey Lurie for about 34 minutes, answering questions from reporters in the jam-packed Novacare auditorium. Then there were one-on-one interviews for TV. And a chat with the team’s Web site after that.

The last stop was meant to be a less formal meeting with writers in a designated conference room near the cafeteria.

But this is Philadelphia. And the last time a new coach was introduced was 1999 when Kelly was in his first season as New Hampshire’s offensive coordinator. So instead of a handful of writers, Kelly was greeted by 30-plus inquisitive faces.

Philadelphia Wedding

Our Current Obsession: Customizing Wedding Details With a Sketch of You and Your Groom!

We love having a Philadelphia Wedding bride around the office! After our last one got married, we mentioned that we had another wedding coming up […]

Restaurants

Two New Happy Hours on East Passyunk

  Noir is celebrating chef Marco DeCotiis‘ roots with the O’Canada, a Molson Canadian with a shot of Canadian Club for $5. The special is available […]

Be Well Philly

Get Free (Yes, Free) Gap Workout Clothes at Body Cycle Studio Next Week

Holy free stuff, Batman. On January 22nd and 23rd—that’s next Tuesday and Wednesday, if you don’t have a calendar in front of you—The Gap is […]

Be Well Philly

To Do: Philadelphia Zombie Run

It’s really happening, ya’ll: a zombie apocalypse is breaking out across America, and Philadelphia is the first city to be infected by the mysterious and […]

Restaurants

Federal Donuts Is Rolling Out New Flavors Tomorrow

On Friday, January 18th Federal Donuts is rolling out new fancy donut flavors at their two locations. New flavors include Sour Cherry and Chocolate Peanut […]

Birds 24/7

Eagles Wake-Up Call: Players React To Chip Hire

If you play offense for the Eagles, chances are you are pretty pumped right about now.

Fast break. High-octane. Dreams of stats, points, and more stats.  The Chip Kelly attack is coming Philadelphia.

“I’m real excited,” said Brent Celek in a phone conversation with Birds 24/7. “It’s obvious from his track record in college how good he was. I’m excited to see how it translates and for us to play well.”

Birds 24/7

Chip Kelly Lands In Philly, Addresses Media

Chip Kelly is on Philly soil.

A group of television reporters gathered at Northeast airport Wednesday night as the new Eagles head coach touched down. He stopped and spoke briefly with 6ABC and others before heading to Jeffrey Lurie‘s house with Howie Roseman and Don Smolenski.