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Ten Things To Do on New Year’s Eve that Don’t Suck

The professionals that read Foobooz know that New Year’s Eve is generally amateur night. But it is a big night out and Foobooz readers don’t like […]

Business

Comcast Launches Sleek New Stores to Repair its Ailing Customer-Service Reputation

Comcast has unveiled a new weapon in its fight to repair its reputation on customer service — sleek new retail stores. Much maligned for its […]

Be Well Philly

Where Are the Best Sweet Potato Fries in Philly?

Sweet potato fries are the healthy person’s fries. But don’t get it twisted: This is not to say they are actually healthy at all. I […]

Things to Do

Photos: The Arcs at Philadelphia Fillmore

Some videos from the show. More here.

Birds 24/7

Sam Bradford And the Contract

Sam Bradford wouldn’t look up from the here and now — not even for a moment to return Chip Kelly‘s serve. Earlier in the week, Kelly indicated […]

Shoppist

Psst: 2016’s Biggest Trend Is One You Can Start Wearing Now

High-wattage shine—in the form of sequins, foil and gilt—takes center stage this year. Lucky you: It reigns supreme just in time for a spangled holiday season. Here are […]

School District of Philadelphia
City Life

PA Goes Easy on Charter Schools, But So Do Most States

This year, the Philadelphia School Reform Commission has moved to close four charter schools for poor academic performance. That’s unusual, and controversial. Locally and across […]

Be Well Philly

Trader Joe’s Recalls Ginger Brew After Bottles Randomly Explode

Er, beware exploding ginger beer bottles, fellow Trader Joe’s shoppers. The grocery chain announced a voluntary recall this week of its Triple Ginger Brew soda […]

Property

WATCH: Drone Video of Temple University’s Morgan Hall Reveals Perfect View of Skyline

Everything is on the up and up…and up..and up…and up! Posted by Temple University on Wednesday, December 16, 2015   After what seemed like endless […]

Business

Report: Jefferson and Philadelphia University to Merge

Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University put out a curious press release on Thursday morning, saying the two organizations signed a letter-of-intent “to pursue integration of the two […]

Be Well Philly

Recipes: 12 Healthier Holiday Cookies You Won’t Feel Guilty About Eating

No matter your age, you’ve got to admit, Santa Claus is one impressive dude. You don’t see many other senior citizens traveling the whole world in one […]

Things to Do

Watch: The Country’s Oldest Polar Bear Eats Her Birthday Cake at Philly Zoo

On Wednesday, personnel and guests at the Philadelphia Zoo gathered around the polar bear exhibit to celebrate the birthday of Coldilocks. The female polar bear […]

Things to Do

This Photo of Adam Joseph’s Son on Santa’s Lap Has Gone Viral

Somewhere in the stacks of your mom’s old photo albums, there is definitely a photo of you in Santa’s lap crying your eyes out to get […]

Be Well Philly

Try an Indego Bike for Free at the Polar Express Ride on Monday

If you haven’t had a chance yet to take an Indego bike out for a whirl, mark your calendar for Monday, December 21st. The bike-share […]

Birds 24/7

Press Coverage, Ep. 14: Sam Bradford’s Fate

In the latest episode of Press Coverage, Tim and Josh discuss Sam Bradford’s future with the Eagles. Will Chip Kelly sign Bradford when the season […]