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One of Us: Milton Street

My full name is … T. Milton Street Sr. I am a … community activist, son of two God-fearing parents, and candidate for Mayor of […]

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Eileen Law: Psychic Detective

Let’s start large, with a story. Since everything about Eileen Law is large, and there are plenty of stories. She’s been a private eye for […]

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Marc Rayfield: Boss of the Blowhards

There’s a cluster of framed photos atop a filing cabinet in Marc Rayfield’s corner office in the Center City building where WYSP and KYW Radio […]

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Obamacare? Yes!

Linda Aiken knew from her first day as a new nurse that America’s health-care system sucked: “You’re giving everything you have to your patients, and […]

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Five Empanadas to Try

Casona At this Cuban hotspot, two sizeable half moons of golden, crispy fried dough surround chipotle-sauced chicken and come alongside a colorful trio of dipping […]

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New and Notable: Fathom Seafood House

Chef Mike Stollenwerk has had a busy year. First he opened Fish, then he closed and re-opened his original BYOB Little Fish in a new […]

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New and Notable: Indian Restaurant

Keep your eye on West South Street: What once housed dive bars and barber shops is now home to a wine bar (Jet), an award-winning […]

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New and Notable: Plenty

East Passyunk has become quite the restaurant destination with the likes of Fond, Salt & Pepper and Le Virtù, but for decent prepared foods, the […]

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Let Us Eat Cake

Officially, we go to Headhouse Market, which opens for the season in May, for leafy greens and other good-for-you produce. But we’re not averse to […]

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Drink This Now: XXX Shine

What is it? An 88.8-proof white whiskey from Philadelphia Distilling (the maker of Bluecoat Gin) just hitting state store shelves. What the hell is white […]

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Philly Restaurateurs Are Getting Into the Farm Business

FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS, the phrase “farm-to-table” has been splashed across menus at restaurants of a certain ilk. It’s sort of meaningless — don’t […]

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Five Tequila Drinks

Because there are other ways to drink tequila. Here, five of our favorites.

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Q&A: Steve Odabashian

Most people know you as the Andy Reid look-alike guy. Are you afraid your campaign for City Council sounds like a joke? Absolutely. But the […]

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Who Says Chestnut Hill Is Going to Hell?

A year ago, things in Chestnut Hill were looking bleak. Hammered by the recession and the hangover effect of a war between über-landlord Richard Snowden […]

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Good Life: Brooke Dillon

My longest friendship in Philly is with Tonia, who does my hair at Studio CL (128 South 19th Street, 215-496-0604). I found this ’50s hat […]