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City Life

In Princeton, Effigies Have Feelings, Too

Millennials, you are killing me. I know, I know; we celebrate you on the December cover of the magazine. We get to read inside about […]

George Zimmerman, acquitted in the high-profile killing of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, listens in court Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Sanford, Fla., during his hearing on charges including aggravated assault stemming from a fight with his girlfriend. (AP Photo/Orlando Sentinel, Joe Burbank, Pool)
City Life

Does Anyone Still Think George Zimmerman Was a Mild-Mannered Softie?

This summer, as George Zimmerman stood on trial for the murder of Trayvon Martin, one witness after another testified to the genteel nature of “Georgie,” […]

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Can the Standard Tap Security Cameras Catch This Armed Robbery Suspect?

Last Thursday at 3:40 a.m.*, someone exited the Standard Tap in Northern Liberties and walked to his car, which was parked on Poplar Street between […]

City Life

Arrest Made in 2008 Murder of Aspiring Philly Teacher

6ABC reports: “Police have charged a suspect in the death of an aspiring teacher in South Philadelphia five years ago. The suspect, identified as Marcellus Jones, […]

City

Nifty Fifty’s Owner Heading to Federal Prison

Monday was a bad day for Robert Mattei. The co-owner of the Nifty Fifty’s restaurants, known for their cheap hamburgers, thick milkshakes, and 1950s decor, […]

City Life

Bucks Prosecutor Will Investigate Teen Suspect’s Facial Injuries

You’ve probably seen the scary face injuries suffered by 14-year-old Joseph Williams last week: His family alleges Williams was beaten by Tullytown police who suspected […]

City Life

Sylvester Stallone Accused of Calling Paparazzi the N-Word

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDH2wsNT1to On Friday afternoon, TMZ published this video of Sylvester Stallone supposedly directing the N-word toward a paparazzi in Beverly Hills.

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City Life

Rocky Steps Driver Banned from Art Museum…

In an arraignment today, a judge told Eman Faki, the guy who drove backwards down the Rocky Steps in October, that he was not allowed […]

City Life

Butler Director Lee Daniels to Oprah Winfrey: “You Suck”

Filmmaker Lee Daniels has never been one to shy away from confrontation. Just watch any of his films, and that much is clear. And according […]

City Life

Report: Montco GOP Chair Will Be Charged with Sexual Assault

The Daily News has a juicy, juicy scoop: According to the source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, [Montgomery County Republican Party] Chairman Robert […]

City Life

Why Philadelphia’s UnLitter Us Campaign (Or Any PSA) Won’t Work

It’s not news that Philadelphia has a litter problem. As I’ve noted before, this literally goes back centuries: “Filthy-dirty” has been a pejorative nickname for […]

City Life

Predator May Have Sexually Assaulted Men in Jersey

Fox 29 reports: “Rockville, MD -Authorities say they’ve busted a sexual predator that targeted men, raping them, and it may have happened in New Jersey. […]

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City Life

Don’t Clench Your Butt in Front of These Cops

I’ve spent nearly a decade investigating and reporting on the fallout from America’s inexpedient and misguided “War on Drugs.” I’ve talked to people who’ve spent […]

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City Life

SCOTUS Decides: Did Jealous Wife Violate Chemical Weapons Ban?

The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments in the case of Carole Anne Bond, the Pennsylvania woman who tried poisoning the “other woman” who had […]

Miami Dolphins tackle Jonathan Martin (71) on the sideline in the second half of a game against the Buffalo Bills at Sun Life Stadium. | Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports
City Life

How Do You Bully a 300-Pound NFL Lineman Like Jonathan Martin?

To anyone whose kid has ever suited up for competitive sports, the news out of Miami last week was incomprehensible. Dolphins left tackle Jonathan Martin, […]