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Birds 24/7

Schwartz Leaves Out Rowe When Talking CB Battle

It’s not newsworthy when a coach innocuously forgets to mention a player during his press conference when discussing a position battle. But when Jim Schwartz […]

Shoppist

Local Artist Creates DNC-Inspired Sneakers You’ll Actually Want to Buy (No, Seriously)

DNC merchandise can run the gamut from strange to LOL-worthy, but hardly any are truly display-worthy (a plush Trump doll? No). Enter menswear shop Lapstone and Hammer, local ad agency Tierney, […]

Restaurants

Pretty Much No Bar You Want to Be At Is Open Late for the DNC

When I heard way back in February that the DNC Host Committee was working on a plan to let Philly bars stay open until 4 […]

City Life

DNC NEWS: HRC Staffer Will Be First Openly Transgender Convention Speaker

On Thursday, Sarah McBride will be the first openly transgender person to speak at a Democratic or Republican national convention. Sarah McBride, the national press […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Beginning-of-August Designer Bridal Trunk Shows

Nicole Bridal & Formal Shoppe, Jenkintown August 4-6: Rivini Bridal Trunk Show You’ll receive 10 percent savings if you order any of the featured designer’s […]

City Life

The DNC — From the Other End of Broad Street

The sky started to turn the color of charcoal on Monday night as David El leaned against a wall outside SEPTA’s busy Olney Transportation Center. Oh, […]

Things to Do

Music: 6 Shows to See in Philly This Week

Jeanette Lynne and the Catholic Guilt @ Bourbon and Branch | Wednesday, July 27 Sweet-voiced Philly singer-songwriter Jeanette Lynne opens a show at Bourbon and […]

Birds 24/7

Eagles Wake-Up Call: Wentz Progressing Well

Carson Wentz hasn’t had much time to simply take a step back and enjoy the rollercoaster ride he’s been on in the last several months, often […]

Be Well Philly

The Checkup: How Doing Too Much Of This Is Actually Backfiring On You

• Creativity is a highly appreciated skill, both in the workplace (hello, pitching ideas to your boss) and in social situations (hello, not coming off […]

Business

DNC a Victory for Ridesharing in Philly?

The first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia wasn’t far off from what one would expect when an estimated 50,000 visitors descend upon […]

Business

Verizon’s Deal: A Move to Compete With Facebook, Google, Comcast?

Verizon sealed a big deal on Monday — it’s buying Yahoo for $4.8 billion in cash. The long-awaited deal positions the company to compete as […]

Expect crowded conditions on the Broad Street Line around this time every day during the convention. | Photo: Ben Schumin
City Life

SEPTA: Expect Crowds on the Broad Street Line All Week

SEPTA is also part of the city’s mobilization effort to get the delegates and hangers-on for the 2016 Democratic National Convention where they’re going. The […]

Shoppist

5 Easy Best of Philly Party Outfits

Dressing for events is a skill that requires a well-trained eye, years of practice and an abundance of finesse — or an “oh-my-gosh-it’s-a-week-until-Best-of-Philly-and-I-still-have-no-idea-what-to-wear” attitude. Either way, […]

City Life

LGBTQ&A: Sharron Cooks

Sharron Cooks is a trans woman activist of color and the founder and CEO of Making Our Lives Easier LLC. We chatted with her about […]

Be Well Philly

Be Well Workout of the Week: Shred Your Entire Body With One Dumbbell

This workout will challenge your entire body using only one free weight. Pretty cool, right? And you don’t even need very much space to bust this […]