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The Phanatic Is America’s Favorite Mascot

The Phillie Phanatic has been named America’s Favorite Sports Mascot. Yay! [Forbes] This news comes after yesterday’s celebration for the Phanatic’s birthday. He rounded up […]

City Life

Mayoral Candidate Spoofs Seducing Gadhafi to Philly

John Featherman has a new campaign video depicting a woman from the “Dictator Relocation Program” recruiting Moammar Gadhafi to live (and perhaps work!) in Philadelphia, […]

Restaurants

Looking to the Future at Le Bec-Fin (Of All Places)

With the Philadelphia Science Festival currently in town and getting everyone freaked-up with its heavy food components (Miracle Berries and Geek Booze and nanotechnological noses), […]

Be Well Philly

Be Well Recipe: Strawberry, Walnut and Goat Cheese Salad

Strawberry, Walnut and Goat Cheese Salad Serves 2 Ingredients For Salad 4 cups spring greens or mesclun mix, lightly packed 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced […]

Restaurants

Because Baseball Really Screams Out For Spanakopita

While today is Dollar Dog night at Citizens Bank Park, the Camden Riversharks just announced their newest concession: Greek food. Cherry Hill BYOB Kuzina by […]

Be Well Philly

Ask Dr. Monti: Are Digital Devices Ruining Our Eyesight?

Question: Are computers, iPhones and iPads ruining our eyesight? I’ve heard they can cause Computer Vision Syndrome. Is that true? Answer: From carpal tunnel syndrome […]

City Life

Are the Phillies Better Off Without Utley?

The Taxman Cometh. Federal income taxes are due today and y’all better hurry. Because of the deadline extension, very few post offices are staying open […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Bride-to-be Blogger Leslie: Designing Our Ceremony

This past week, the main focus for the wedding day was on the ceremony. When we went to Pre-Cana last year, we were given a […]

City Life

Castro: No Info About Corrupt Elected Officials

After arresting former Philadelphia Police Inspector Danny Castro on charges of extortion, federal investigators indicated they would be willing to negotiate a deal if the […]

Restaurants

Greatest Hits and What You Missed: Vegans, Tastykakes, Whiskey and Flies

“Just when we started hearing some things about the Farmer’s Daughter at Normandy Farm in Whitpain Township (former site of a restaurant from the missing-in-action […]

City Life

Lenny Dykstra Arrested …

Lenny Dykstra is broke. The former Phillie filed for bankruptcy in 2009 and has allegedly been selling stuff from his $18 million mansion in California—including […]

City Life

Mummers Ex-President Charged With Identity Theft

Former head of the String Band Association John R. Pignotti has been charged with identity theft and mail fraud in a case that involves forged […]

City Life

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You Can Now Stream Video of Local Sorority Girls Working Out

Well, here’s a weird one. At any point in the day, if you’d like to see Temple students and employees sweating  it out in the […]

Restaurants

Evil Twin Hates the Letter O Brews Promising Beer

Tuesday, “Evil Twin” by brewer Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø is making its Philadelphia debut at Farmers’ Cabinet as part of a tasting menu, flights and single pours. […]