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Charles Barkley Sings Frank Sinatra

Over the weekend, Sir Charles was in New York for a charity golf tournament. In between taking hacks on the links, the former Sixer found […]

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HughE Dillon One-Shot: Brett Michaels

Rocker and Celebrity Apprentice winner Brett Michaels sang “Sweet Home Alabama” at the base of the Art Museum at yesterday’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half-Marathon. […]

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NBC Apologizes to Andy Reid

Last night, a crucial “interception” gave the Falcons some much needed momentum and the opportunity to put seven points up on the scoreboard that Michael […]

Be Well Philly

To Do: Trunk Show for New Lithe Clothing Line

Hitting the gym doesn’t have to impede your love of fall fashion. On September 20th, Lithe founder Lauren Boggi and Philly designer Bela Snehu will […]

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Philadelphia School District Sends Out 848 Layoff Notices

After SEIU Local 32BJ District 1201—made up of transportation employees, building engineers, maintenance workers and cleaning staff—rejected a tentative agreement between the school district and […]

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Kathleen Turner Returns to Philly

In March of last year Kathleen Turner was in Philly to star in the Philadelphia Theatre Company’s Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly […]

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SRC Chairman Steps Down

Robert L. Archie Jr. has officially resigned from his post as Philadelphia School Reform Commission chairman in a statement released this morning. Archie held the […]

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Philadelphia’s Weekend Was Murder-Free!

Last weekend, seven people were killed and 12 more wounded in Philadelphia. But, this weekend there were zero murders in Philadelphia. Two men were shot […]

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HughE Dillon: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Teal-Gate at Trust

On Saturday night, Trust in Old City hosted a “Teal-Gating” in honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation Gala […]

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Jimmy Rollins Wants Barack Obama to Raise Taxes on the Rich

When President Obama rolls out his deficit-reduction plan today–including a proposal to raise taxes on millionaires–he can count on at least one supporter: Phillies shortstop […]

Be Well Philly

Run: Four Seasons Parkway 5K Run

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is a national leader in pediatric care, voted one of the country’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News and World […]

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Jimmy Rollins Says Tax the Rich

WHEN I SIT DOWN with Jimmy Rollins at Le Pain Quotidien, a cafe-style breakfast spot tucked into Walnut near Broad, the Phillies are nearly 40 […]

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Maclin, Eagles Drop Ball in Atlanta

Maclin, Eagles Drop the Ball in Atlanta. The Eagles lost a tight one last night in Michael Vick’s return to Atlanta as the Falcons won […]

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The Shah Brothers Would Like You to Sleep With Them

THREE WEEKS BEFORE their posh new Hyatt at Lexington and 48th is due to open, I’m with Philadelphia’s biggest hotel tycoons, Jay and Neil Shah, […]

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Where Have You Gone, Sally Starr?: A Requiem for the Philly TV Star

Quigley Mansion held endless fascination. This happens when you’re a child living in a twin house with a black-and-white television—and only three networks to choose […]