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Greatest Hits and What You Missed: Shrimp and Grits, Root Beer and Ice Cream, Hot Dogs and Beer, and 10 Chefs On Why You Can’t Grill For S#!t

That picture above (of the shrimp grits at Relish) was my favorite snap of the week–the kind of thing that made me want to immediately […]

City Life

Fourth of July Grilling Tips From David Katz, Marc Vetri and Other Philly Chefs

There’s nothing that gets the Scoop feeling giddy like fireworks. Thank heavens, he lives in the birthplace of America where there are shit-tons of fireworks […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Nordstrom’s New Wedding Suite!

Rejoice, brides! You’ve got a new place to shop! Just yesterday, the Nordstrom at King of Prussia opened up one of the fab department store’s […]

City Life

New Reality Show in Philly?

A local production company is currently working on getting a new reality show off the ground. The show, Gym Ratsz (no word on who picked […]

Be Well Philly

For Parents: Summer Fun 5K

As part of Michelle Obama’s campaign to end childhood obesity and encourage healthy lifestyles, the Let’s Read! Let’s Move! Summer Challenge will enter its second […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Bride-to-be Blogger Alyse: Introduction!

Hello! I am so excited to start this wedding planning journey and let you in on all the details as a bride-to-be blogger! I know […]

Be Well Philly

Fourth of July Barbecue Recipe: Firecracker ‘Slaw

This time of year is full of backyard ‘cues, and Fourth of July weekend is no exception. The biggest thing I hear people say after […]

City Life

Pennsylvania State Budget Signed Before Deadline

Pennsylvania Budget Signed by Governor Corbett Last Night. For the first time in nine years the state’s fiscal year budget was signed into law just […]

Be Well Philly

Step Away From the Diet Coke

You may think you’re doing yourself a favor when you trade a can of aspartame-sweetened soda for the high-fructose type, but you’re actually setting yourself […]

Restaurants

Philly’s Vendy Awards Nominations Announced

The Vendys are coming! The Vendys are coming! Yes, folks, the Vendy Awards–a beloved New York City tradition since 2005, honoring the very best purveyors […]

Be Well Philly

Orgasm Stats: What Your Lips Say About You

In the realm of “Who ever came up with the idea to study that?,” scientists at the University of the West of Scotland decided to […]

City Life

Cole Hamels Leaves Game with Injured Hand

This isn’t the healthiest the Phillies pitchers have ever been. Starters Joe Blanton and Roy Oswalt are on the disabled list—as are relief hurlers Contreras, […]

City Life

Pennsylvania Universities Raise Tuition and Technology Fees

The state’s budget dilemmas—especially relative to education—have been well documented. Now, in response to the final budget, which was officially passed by the House Wednesday […]

City Life

Phillies and Citizens Bank Launch “Phans Feeding Families” Initiative

The Phillies have been in a giving mood this month. The 2011 Phillies Phestival was the best in the 22-year history of the event. Then, […]

City Life

Sports Illustrated Poll Lists Michael Vick as Best “Baseball” Player

Sports Illustrated got 269 Major League players to vote for the athlete outside of  MLB they thought would be the  most successful in the Bigs. […]