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True Confessions of a 27-Year-Old, Male Taylor Swift Fan

I have a confession to make: I really dig Taylor Swift. And I don’t just mean in the “she’s the hottest chick to ever come […]

Business

Philadelphians Can Now Crowdfund Bucks County Cows

Philadelphia’s sharing economy got way more creative last week with the introduction of Crowd Cow, a startup that promises to deliver fresh beef right to […]

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City Life

OPINION: Philly’s Soda Tax Is Shaping Up to Be an Epic Flop

It’s been six months since the city’s soda tax (or, more accurately, the sugary beverage tax) was implemented — and it’s off to a rocky […]

Be Well Philly

Over 2 Million Pounds of Chicken Products Recalled 

If dairy does not work wonders for your body, you’re going to want to take note: Tyson Foods Inc. has recalled nearly 2.5 million pounds of […]

Restaurants

The Franklin Bar’s Anniversary Menu Is a Solar System of Booze

Yesterday, we told you about the big party the present (and former) crew of the Franklin Bar were going to be throwing this weekend to […]

Be Well Philly

Be Well Workout of the Week: The Calorie-Torching 30-Minute Partner Workout

Everything is more fun with friends, and that is especially true for this week’s workout. So grab your workout buddy, find a track or a […]

Property

Trinity Tuesday: A Two-Pack in Northern Liberties for $260K

Calling all bargain hunters: here’s a two-for-one deal! Right in the heart of Northern Liberties, these two historic trinities built in the 1900s offer a […]

Things to Do

Music: 9 Shows to See in the Next 7 Days

The Kominas @ Johnny Brenda’s | Wednesday, June 14 The Boston-based Kominas have been mixing punk with psych, surf and Punjabi folk for more than […]

Be Well Philly

The Checkup: New Study Links This Guilty-Pleasure Food With Increased Risk of Death 

• Womp, womp: A new eight-year study links chowing down on fried potatoes — we’re talkin’ fries, home fries, tater tots, and so on — twice […]

Restaurants

Pistola’s Crew to Open a Third Concept on East Passyunk Avenue

The trio behind Philly’s two Pistola’s restaurants, Jose Pistola’s and Sancho Pistola’s — Joe Gunn, Casey Parker, and Adán Trinidad — are heading south for their third concept. The old […]

Be Well Philly

We Created the Ultimate Taylor Swift Workout Playlist So You Don’t Have To

Guys, Taylor Swift (who happens to have been born in Reading, by the way) made a return to music-streaming services this weekend (she left ‘em — and […]

Restaurants

Baology, Center City’s New Taiwanese Street Food Spot, Is Open for Business

We love Philadelphia’s current fast-casual wave: chefs from the city’s top restaurants are opening concepts based on crowd-pleasing foods like pizza, hummus, and falafel, filtering […]

City Life

Sixers to Host Official NBA Draft Party at the Piazza

The Sixers’ official NBA Draft party will be held at the Piazza at Schmidt’s Commons in Northern Liberties on June 22. “The Piazza at Schmidt’s […]

Restaurants

Vetri’s Navy Yard Restaurant Gets a New Name and Concept

Lo Spiedo was always a solid enough concept for the Navy Yard. It was a back-to-the-basics approach by the Vetri Family culinary team, where a casual […]

City Life

OPINION: Why I’m Boycotting Philly Pride This Weekend

Dear Philly Pride Presents: Since the late 1980s, your organization has annually hosted an event that aims to bring thousands of LGBTQ individuals and allies […]