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Philly Ninth Worst City for Cell-Phone Loss

Tek Lado has published a study on how and where you’re most likely to lose your cell phone. Philly had the ninth-highest rate of cell-phone […]

City Life

Monkey Hangs Up on Ryan Seacrest and Smashes John Bolaris’ iPhone

Bubba the Monkey—yes, an actual monkey—had a little fun in the studio during WMMR’s Preston and Steve show this morning. Bubba hops around the desk […]

City Life

Former Chester County Broker Charged With Fraud

John C. Lucidi Jr. used to work at Global Mortgage and Challenge Financial Investment Corp.—both companies in West Chester—when he allegedly helped friends and family […]

City Life

Philadelphia Housing Authority Names Former Rendell Aide Top Lawyer

Barbara Adams—general counsel for the state of Pennsylvania under former Governor Ed Rendell—has been named the new top lawyer for the PHA. Much of the […]

City Life

Cliff Lee Denied Table at Serafina

Our pals over at Foobooz picked up on the tale of a one Clifton Phifer Lee not being able to land a table at the […]

Restaurants

Hey, Cliff Lee, Serafina Is Sorry and Wants You To Come Back

Note to Serafina: Print this picture On Wednesday, after a round of Wiffle Ball in Rittenhouse Square, Phillies star Cliff Lee decided to dine at […]

Be Well Philly

Run This: Historical Philly Run

When you’ve lived in a city for so long, it can be easy to forget what makes it unique and important. To revisit Philly’s historical […]

City Life

Polanco Hits the DL and Makes Room for Madson

The Phillies starting third baseman bowed out of Tuesday’s All-Star Game to help nurse a bulging disc in his back. But, it seems as though […]

City Life

The Future of Philly Broadband

Today, five public computer centers will open throughout the city. The centers are the first of 70 planned for the Philly. With increased access to […]

Be Well Philly

Run This: Christmas in July 5K

If you’re like me, you start counting down the days ’til Christmas in October and play nothing but B101 from Thanksgiving onward. To satisfy your […]

Restaurants

Rotisseur Adds Lunch

Rotisseur, the rotisserie chicken spot on 21st Street near Chestnut has added lunch and a couple of new sandwiches. Pictured above is the chicken banh […]

Be Well Philly

Run This: Ciright 5K Race

Ciright, a computing company, is doing its part to end the growing diabetes problem in Philadelphia. On July 23, they’ll host a 5K run on […]

Be Well Philly

Campbell’s Soup’s Salty Lady

The Inquirer reports that incoming Campbell’s Soup CEO Denise Morrison has a not-so-secret plan to restore her company’s fiscal health: add more salt. She announced […]

City Life

Philly Has Already Seen the Harry Potter Finale

Philly Flocks to See Final Harry Potter Film. The final film in the Harry Potter saga was officially released at midnight Friday. Many people in […]

Be Well Philly

Five Fitness-Focused Getaways

Most people associate “vacation” with days full of sandy beaches, cool ocean breezes and total relaxation. But while taking a week to lounge around and […]