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Police Bolster Presence in Socitey Hill

In the past few weeks authorities say seven women have been attacked on side streets in the Society Hill region of Philadelphia. They’ve also released […]

City Life

Another Philadelphia Police Officer In Trouble

Shortly after Officer Morelas was charged during an incident in which he and the rest of boxer Gabriel Rosado’s entourage were asked to leave Bally’s […]

City Life

New Archbishop of Philadelphia

Justin Rigali—the archbishop of Philadelphia that is leaving his post amidst the most recent sexual abuse scandal—is expected to issue a statement Tuesday to announce […]

City Life

Outlet Stores at the Jersey Shore Get New Owners

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc. has spent $199.3 million to become the new owners of the Walk in Atlantic City and other outlet centers in […]

City Life

Does “Jersey Shore” Help Jersey’s Image?

A recent poll shows that people who have seen Jersey Shore may not have come away with a negative opinion about our summer getaway spot—or, […]

Restaurants

Far From Home Cafe Closing, and It’s My Fault

Once upon a time there was a restaurant just off of South Street that served up the most wonderful empanadas. I was a regular, spending […]

City Life

U2 Sings Happy Birthday to Nelson Mandela

Last week U2 played a show in Philly for the first time in years. Their setlist included some of their most popular songs and a […]

City Life

Facial Hair Ban for Philadelphia School Police

The police in the city’s school district are lodging complaints over a policy that bans goatees and soul patches. The code also limits permissible hair […]

City Life

QFest Preview: Married in Spandex

Today may be the final day of QFest, but there’s still time to catch Married in Spandex, the documentary that follows a lesbian couple from […]

Restaurants

Opa Offers Free Lunch Today

Today Opa will offer a complimentary lunch as it introduces its new lunch menu. Dine-in customers will be able to get a Greek pressed ham […]

City Life

Cardinal Justin Rigali To Resign From Philadelphia Archdiocese

Cardinal Justin Rigali Resigns from Philadelphia Archdiocese. In the wake of the most recent sexual abuse scandal at the Philadelphia Archdiocese, Cardinal Justin Rigali will […]

Be Well Philly

Valanni’s “Skinny Cocktails” Cut the Calories From Happy Hour

Let’s face it, a drink minus the guilt is a lot more fun than kicking yourself all night over the one Mai Tai you threw […]

City Life

Top 5 Posts of the Week

1. “You Know You Live in West Philly If …” by Liz Spikol Our city’s neighborhoods have a talent for giving themselves away. Read more. […]

Restaurants

Greatest Hits and What You Missed: Gary Larson, Kevin Sbraga, Le Bec-Fin and Cliff Lee

The most fun we had this week (in the office, anyway) was playing Caption This Photo. The best response we got (of many, many good […]

City Life

Selena Gomez and Ryan Seacrest Visit Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

As a part of the efforts of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation to provide opportunities for children to learn about broadcast media, the American Idol host […]