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News for People Who Like Bad News

Photo by Vance Lehmkuhl | Philly.com Philadelphia’s Christmas Village has lost its Christmas. And what do you know, the story made Drudge Report yesterday. We’re […]

City Life

Three Ways to Look and Do Better

It’s December already and the holidays have officially begun. The lights are being strung up around town which means it’s time for you to shine […]

Be Well Philly

Bummer: Blackbird’s Vegan Pizza Isn’t Better for You

Last week, right before Thanksgiving, two of my very dear friends, Mike and Jenny, spent a few days in Philly before heading on to their […]

City Life

A Concert for World AIDS Day

“We’re all struggling to get by these days,” says Bill Budd. “And it’s easy to forget the needs of others.” The openly gay musician, and […]

City Life

AIDS and the Cinema

World AIDS Day prompts me to think about the several important American films that have depicted the AIDS crisis over the years. And while some […]

Be Well Philly

Be Well Giveaway: Win 360 Cookware!

Another great giveaway is up for grabs, Be Wellers! Just in time for holiday cooking and New Year’s resolutions,  360 Cookware is giving away stainless-steel […]

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The Italian Market Goes Hi-Tech

We love the Italian Market, even though we still wish someone would give it a thorough scrubbing and, perhaps, take our advice from way back […]

City Life

Camden’s Police Layoffs

Camden Plans to Lay Off Half of Police Force. Just last week the Scoop mentioned that St. Louis had surpassed the NJ town on the […]

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Philly Beer Week Co-Founder Passes Away

Philadelphia Beer Week Co-founder and local beer “gatekeeper” Bruce Nichols passed away Monday, November 30th after a brief fight with leukemia. Even if you did […]

City Life

10 Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season

This holiday season, give back without emptying your wallet through one of these  organizations. Each of these Philadelphia-area charities offer unique and creative options for […]

Be Well Philly

Whole Foods Nutmeg Recalled on Fear of Salmonella Contamination

Hey, Be Wellers. If you recently picked up holiday baking items at Whole Foods, take a peek in your spice cabinet. The nutmeg was recalled […]

Be Well Philly

Hangover-Proof Your Holiday

There’s so much more to the holidays than good cheer and good presents. There’s also, if you’re not careful, binging. bloating and hangovers. To avoid […]

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Brown Betty Is on the Move

After six years, Brown Betty Dessert Boutique is pulling up stakes at its original Northern Liberties location on Liberties Walk. Owner Norrinda Brown will close […]

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Is Reebok’s New EasyTone Apparel Really an Easy Way Out?

Over the past few years, there’s been a complete saturation of the athletic footwear market with shoes promising to lift your butt, tighten your thighs, […]

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Ladder 15 Tasting Dinner Tonight

Speaking of David Ansill, Ladder 15’s 4-course, $20 Tuesday night tasting menus continue this evening. Stuffed rabbit or skate wing are the mains tonight.