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Did Mayor Kenney Do a Good Job Handling the Blizzard?

As a candidate, Mayor Jim Kenney promised to ensure that “every neighborhood matters” in Philadelphia. His campaign motto was, in part, a not-so-subtle reference to his predecessor: Many politicos […]

Business

A Company in the Philly Burbs Just Sold for $400 Million

What’s the going rate for a group of outpatient physical rehabilitation centers? How about a cool $400 million? Physiotherapy Associates Holdings, which is based in […]

Be Well Philly

The No-Gym-Necessary New Year’s Workout Challenge: Week 4

You made it to the final week of the No-Gym-Necessary New Year’s Workout Challenge, friends! Give yourself a big pat on the back, then get […]

Things to Do

Still Decoding the Philly References in ESPO’s Monstrous Old City Mural — Part 4

The story so far: Part 1  |  Part 2  |  Part 3 My dreams are haunted and my search history is dominated by Steve “ESPO” Powers’ […]

Business

Why Nearly 1,200 Nurses Unionized Last Week

Nurses at two local hospitals say they’re fed up with poor working conditions, subpar equipment, ineffective scheduling and inadequate staffing. The environment is simply unsafe for patients, […]

Be Well Philly

Be Well Philly Underground Recap: Throwback Hip-Hop Yoga (With a DJ!) 

You probably remember Friday as the day hysteria took over the city while that gnarly blizzard, Jonas, moved in on us. I, however, remember Friday as the day […]

Shoppist

Yikes: Lush Bath Bombs Are Dyeing People’s Skin and Hair Crazy Colors

Call it the month of the beauty product backlash. First, EOS – makers of those Easter egg-like lip balm balls – was thrown in the spotlight after […]

Birds 24/7

Ertz: I Want To Be An Eagle ‘For My Entire Career’

Zach Ertz didn’t look at a contract extension as something that had to be done this offseason, but when the Eagles approached him after a few […]

Restaurants

CUPS App Launching in Philadelphia

Big news for coffee lovers: CUPS, the app that allows customers to prepay for their coffee and specialty drinks from local cafés, is coming to Philadelphia. […]

Be Well Philly

Warm Up: 6 Winter Runs It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up For

For me, the hardest thing about running during the winter season is making it out the door. The cold wind instantly makes me question my sanity — […]

Be Well Philly

This Is the Local Vegan Milkman Almond Milk Addicts Are Freaking Out About

“The first day I opened at the Collingswood farmers’ market, I was like, Oh lord, please let someone buy a bottle of this almond milk […]

Shoppist

Shop Talk: How to Clean Your (Totally Disgusting) Leather Gloves

When’s the last time you cleaned your leather gloves? If you’re anything like me, it’s been a while. (Which, if you think about it, is […]

Things to Do

Philadelphians on the Big Screen at Sundance and Hollywood

With our 22-inches of snowfall this weekend, Philadelphia is looking a lot like snowy Park City, Utah, home to the 10-day Sundance Film Festival running […]

Business

Why Jefferson is in Merger Mania

Dr. Stephen Klasko knows that in today’s ever-changing health care landscape, bigger is better. Bigger means easier negotiations with insurance companies. Bigger means more capital to invest […]

Birds 24/7

Eagles Sign Zach Ertz To Five-Year Extension

The Eagles signed Zach Ertz to a five-year contract extension, locking him up through 2021, the team announced Monday morning. Ertz’s extension is reportedly worth $42.5 […]