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Paratransit Bus Overturns

Around 1 p.m. today, a Septa paratransit bus—they’re the ones that transport disabled passengers—tipped over on its side after swerving to avoid a collision on […]

City Life

The Pitching Robot Results

In case you’re not up on the artificial intelligence news of the world, a robot threw out the first pitch at today’s Phillies-Brewers match. The […]

City Life

Country’s Tallest Building Needs Tenants

You may remember hearing about the American Commerce Center, a 1500-foot skyscraper slated for the corner of 18th and Arch streets, first proposed back in […]

Restaurants

How Many Bells for Cantina Feliz

Craig LaBan is reviewing Fort Washington’s Cantina Feliz this weekend, how many bells will he reward the restaurant of former Distrito chef, Tim Spinner. [poll […]

Restaurants

UPDATE: Free Whisky For Lucky Fooboozers

Yeah, you read that right. Tonight at The Union League (140 South Broad), Grant’s Whisky is throwing their final Grant’s True Tales Supper–an evening of […]

Restaurants

Around the Web: Wheeled Edition

Philly Phoodie tries all the empanadas from the Far From Home Cafe food truck at Love Park. And love is what he finds. [Philly Phoodie] […]

Restaurants

Pssst… Wanna Buy A Bar?

Since the bar business seems to be like such a smart investment these days, we thought we’d clue you in on this particular, um, opportunity, […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Diary of a Marriage: One Crazy Ride

This past Sunday evening, J. and I were walking out of a restaurant with friends when we ran into two wholesome-looking, rosy-cheeked cyclists. They were […]

Be Well Philly

Acai Berry Weight-Loss Ads Exposed

News flash: The only thing acai berry weight-loss products have a good chance of lightening up is your wallet. And now, thanks to the FTC, […]

Be Well Philly

Cooking Class Confidential

When I registered weeks ago for this past Saturday’s cooking class with Christina Pirello—whose cooking show, “Christina Cooks,” airs on PBS—at West Philly’s Restaurant School, I […]

City Life

The Goods: Natural Beauty

In celebration of Earth Day, this week’s product roundup features natural and eco-friendly products that will help you green your beauty routine. All selected by […]

City Life

Phillies Get Slaughtered By the Brewers

Hello? Offense? Are You There? The Phillies lost 9-0 to the Brewers last night. It wasn’t pretty. [The Fightins] That’s What the Scoop Calls Positive […]

Be Well Philly

Weight-Friendly Wraps

Wraps, tortillas: Whatever you want to call them, there are a lot of brands on the market—and they are not one and the same. Toss […]

City Life

Amoroso’s Announces Layoffs

Things aren’t sounding good for the Scoop’s favorite local breadmaker. Get the details on Foobooz.

Restaurants

Et tu, Amoroso? Layoff Notices Go Out For Philly Drivers

Okay, so we get it. Times are friggin’ tough. But first it was the news last week that Tasty Baking Company had been bought (and […]