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Chris Christie Was at the Phillies Game on Sunday Night and Knew About bin Laden’s Death 90 Minutes Early

Avid Mets fan and N.J. guv Chris Christie was in attendance at Sunday’s game against the Phillies when the crowds starting chanting “U-S-A! U-S-A!” in […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Upcoming Designer Trunk Shows

Priscilla of Boston, Ardmore May 5-9: Priscilla Trunk Show You’ll receive 10 percent savings if you order any of the featured Priscilla of Boston Collection […]

Be Well Philly

Ask Dr. Monti: Can Pasta Really Be Low-Carb?

Question: Can carbs really be “protected”? I’ve been eating Dreamfields pasta recently and I love it, but is the company’s claim that there are only […]

Be Well Philly

Free Smoothie Alert!

Lifeway Foods will be in town today giving away free samples of their tasty, probiotic-filled smoothies and kefir at the both the Whole Foods on […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Bride-to-Be Blogger Danielle: Two-Week Countdown (Getting Organized)

Tim and I leave for Rehoboth Beach in a week and a half, and our wedding is just two weeks away. At this point, we’re […]

City Life

State Rep Cherelle Parker Arrested for DUI

Are You Vaccinated? Three cases of measles have been reported in Bucks County. Exposure may have occured this past Saturday between 11am and noon at […]

City Life

Newsflash: Ed Rendell Is No Longer the Mayor of Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Soul closed down a block of Market Street and Newsworks was on the scene with a video camera to capture fan reaction. Apparently, […]

Restaurants

Tonight: Three Liter Thursdays at Zavino

On Thursday nights Zavino uncorks a three liter bottle of wine and pour it out by the glass. Hurry over to get your fill.

City Life

Rabid Raccoons Invade Philly

This afternoon, Councilman Darrell Clarke introduced a bill to help the city deal with a growing raccoon problem.  The bill aims to put the onus […]

Be Well Philly

A Great, Last-Minute Yoga Deal

Groupon is offering up a great deal today. For $40, you’ll score a for 21-Day Meditation Program with One Yoga Philly (760 North 24th Street) […]

Restaurants

Quick Bites: Plenty to Go, Closings & Chef Movements

Tim McGinnis is pushing his wares beyond Plenty on East Passyunk. Artisinal by Plenty is providing sandwiches to cafes and groceries. Shot Tower Coffee is […]

Restaurants

Cuba Libre’s “Preview Days” Equals Cheap Fish For Cheapskates

10 years is a good run for any restaurant. Not epic, but solid. In the restaurant world, there are two important anniversaries to celebrate–the first, […]

Restaurants

Foraging for Ramps with Mike Stollenwerk

James Osborne accompanies Mike Stollenwerk to forage for ramps at a secret locale. Where do they wind up? In this scallop dish from Fish that […]

Restaurants

Playful & Thoughtful at Charcoal

Adam Erace visits Yardley’s Charcoal, the molecular gastronomy BYOB from brothers Eric and Mark Plescha. The chefs know their way around an immersion circulator, though, […]

City Life

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Terrain Picks

She just recently slammed her Philly-raised grandmother on Chelsea Lately for being mean, but Gwynnie’s all thumbs-up in her GOOP newsletter today when it comes […]