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CONCERT REVIEW: Make the World Better Benefit

On Friday, June 3rd, Union Transfer hosted the third-annual Make the World Better benefit concert. Raising $200,000 for parks in Philadelphia, the Connor Barwin-led foundation […]

Citified

The No-Bullshit Guide to the Fight Over the Philly Soda Tax

For the third time in less than 10 years, Philadelphia City Council is reaching the end of a debate on whether to impose a tax on […]

Birds 24/7

Eagles Wake-Up Call: Randle ‘A Pleasant Surprise’

After some early interest in experimenting with Jordan Matthews on the outside, Doug Pederson has since concluded that the 23-year-old is best suited for the slot. […]

Be Well Philly

The Checkup: The Low-Fat Avocado Variety Sparking Outrage Among Avocado Lovers 

• “Omg I hated it! Watery slimy. Gross.” That, my fellow avocado lovers, is how one Cooking Light editor described the SlimCado, a lower-calorie avocado […]

Birds 24/7

Running Diary: Eagles Practice Observations

The Eagles’ three-day minicamp kicked off this afternoon. Here’s what we saw:

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The 4-Hour Spa Treatment That Made Me Cry

You don’t have to ask me twice to try out a spa treatment — especially when said spa treatment is a four-hour, spiritually-focused, astronomical journey […]

Restaurants

Pa. House Passes Bill Allowing Wine Sales in Grocery Stores

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow some grocery stores, restaurants and hotels to sell take-out wine. House Bill 1690 […]

Birds 24/7

Pederson Puts A Timetable On Fletcher Cox Deal

Howie Roseman and Doug Pederson have reiterated throughout this offseason that they’ll get a deal done with Fletcher Cox at some point, but they never specified […]

Be Well Philly

Make: Healthy Shredded Chicken Tacos With Avocado Cream

Taco Tuesday is pretty common but, though we love Mexican food, it’s not one we implement in my house. I just never seem to have […]

City Life

LOCAL NEWS: Here’s Why Valley Youth House Has Pop-Up Couches All Over Center City Today

Starting today, Valley Youth House will have pop-up couches all over Philadelphia this week as a way to raise awareness about LBGTQ youth homelessness.

Business

Penn’s New Combined Medical-Law Degree Perfect for Overachievers

The University of Pennsylvania is creating a program that will allow students to pursue both law and medicine — at the same time. Through the joint […]

Citified

Now Council’s Considering a Property Tax Hike to Pay for Pre-K

Councilwoman Cindy Bass said on Tuesday that her office is working on a bill that would raise the property tax rate in Philadelphia, as City Council […]

Be Well Philly

My Top Five: Healthy Date-Night Spots in Philly

On the hunt for spots around Philly that have both good date-night vibes (no fluorescent lights, please) and eats that will leave you feeling great? […]

Birds 24/7

Fletcher Cox: ‘I’m Happy To Be Back’

After reporting to mandatory minicamp yesterday, Fletcher Cox released the following statement today:

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Philadelphia Wedding

Mid-June Bridal Trunk Shows

Traveling designer trunk shows tend to be a bit lighter in summer months, so when the coming week doesn’t see any coming to town, we’ll […]