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City Life

To Philly Jesus: #GirlBye

When I interviewed Philly Jesus last year, there was a part of me that felt kind of bad for him: Clearly, here was a guy […]

City Life

Jeff Guaracino Takes the Reins at Visit Philly

The Rundown Age: 45 CV, abridged: Communications, Visit Philadelphia (2001-’12); strategy and communications, then executive director, Atlantic City Alliance (2012-’15); CEO, Welcome America (2016-’18); author […]

City Life

Did Chris Christie Blow His Chance at a Vice Presidential Bid?

Christie’s VP Chances Dead? That’s was Lawrence O’Donnell said on The Last Word on Wednesday, citing a New York Times story on the state of […]

Donald Trump ascends the stairs with his fist raised after the opening of the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J. on April 5, 1990.
City

The Truth About the Rise and Fall of Donald Trump’s Atlantic City Empire

It’s an April Sunday in Atlantic City in 1989. Though it’s early spring, the boardwalk is packed outside Trump Plaza and the convention hall next […]

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Property

Embassy Suites to Become Apartments (Again)

Pearl Properties, which has operated the Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel at 1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway since purchasing the building a little more than two […]

City Life

Rally in Bucks County Hears Emotional Statement from Gay-Bashing Victims

There was a “Love Over Hate” rally held at the Bucks County Courthouse in Doylestown on Wednesday. The event drew around 200 supporters who were […]

Things to Do

WATCH: Chris Rock Calls Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger “The Original Cosby”

Last night, at a media event in Baltimore for his upcoming film Top Five, comedian Chris Rock may have opened a can of worms when […]

City Life

Celeb Scoop: Beyoncé to Perform at Made in America?

Beyoncé at Made in America? The Huffington Post is reporting that “an insider” says that Beyoncé plans to perform at Made in America festival in […]

City Life

Businesses Complain About Dîner en Blanc; Organizers Respond

This year’s Philadelphia edition of Dîner en Blanc was held last Thursday on South Broad Street. This caused consternation among business owners. In addition to […]

City Life

The Death (and Life) of the Philadelphia Weekly and Philadelphia City Paper

They were tiny and ugly and brave. They believed in things and got sued. The Welcomat made the first real mark, in 1971. It was […]

The Scene

HughE Dillon: Wilhelmina Models Local Launch Party

About a year ago when I met Will Ball, the booker for Wilhelmina Models, he told me was opening a Philadelphia division of the agency […]

Shoppist

Is Bloomingdale’s Really Coming to Center City?

The Bloomingdale’s rumors have been churning for some time now. Two years ago, our resident pap HughE Dillon wrote on his blog, Philly Chit Chat, that […]

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Things to Do

The Ultimate Golf Getaway is Just 2 Hours South

You don’t need to buy a kilt and fly to Scotland to get to quality golf country. In fact, one of the top sites for […]

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Philadelphia Wedding

We Moved Our Wedding Up Because of Coronavirus. Here’s Why It Worked

  For the countless couples who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, it is all about their approach. Some made the difficult decision to […]

Life & Style

The Ultimate Guide to Dog-Friendly Hotels in Philadelphia

Looking for more dog-friendly things to do in Philly? Check out our guide here.  If you’re headed to Philly for a visit or planning a local […]