City Living
City House of the Week: The Historic Geiger House in Overbrook Farms
A regular on the Overbrook Farms Open House Tour, The Geiger House is a prime example of a classic Philadelphia home that’s aged (and been […]
Americans Are Paying Good Money for Professional Cuddling
In the latest sign of the Apocalypse, the Wall Street Journal on Friday had an article on the growth of professional cuddling. That is, people […]
WATCH: Can’t a Hawk Just Eat His Boyds Breakfast in Peace?
Seems that one of the peregrine falcons who hang out at 2400 Chestnut [update: or maybe not — see comments below] picked up a squab […]
Why Do Philadelphians Just Love to Play With the Word “Philadelphia”?
When I returned to Philadelphia in 2011 after a few years spent in D.C. and abroad, I couldn’t help but notice Philly’s borderline obsession with, […]
How to Get Half-Price Sweetgreen for Dinner Tonight
Pssst! I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Our pals at City Fit Girls are hosting their free weekly group run tonight, […]
Mummer, Daughter Accused of Attacking Homeless Man
A hall-of-fame Mummer and his daughter have been accused of attacking a homeless man, generating international headlines. Carmen “Butchie” D’Amato, 62, and his daughter, 36-year-old […]
Who Says Halloween Is Just for Kids (and People With ’Em)?
I started to worry about Halloween a couple years ago. Right around the time when my hallowed hangover started to creep into November 2nd, my […]
The Philadelphia Outrage Meter for the Week Ending October 17
50%: People mad about the boys-will-be-boys culture that allowed regular forwarding of porn emails among members of state government and even into the judiciary, setting […]
Activists: Immigration Enforcement Shifting to Philly Suburbs
Immigration authorities have moved the bulk of their enforcement activities to the suburbs since Mayor Nutter ended cooperation with the feds during the spring, an […]
Here’s Why the Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk Is a Hit
“So is that it? Is that the end?” The woman in leopard-print flats seemed disappointed. She’d just walked the length of the brand-new Schuylkill Banks […]
SheRides, and 5 More Taxi Services Philly Needs Now
For as much as I avoid driving and exercise, I take a cab maybe once a month. Although most tend to think that this is […]
Are Suburban Schools Immoral?
Quick question on the first day of kindergarten in Philly public schools: Is it actually immoral to take your kid and flee the city for […]
City Fit Girls Launch New Running Group Tonight
Head over to the newly minted Dilworth Park tonight at 6:30 to join our pals at City Fit Girls for a three-mile group run. It’s […]
PGW Nightmare: Family Has Gas Shut Off Over “Secret” Gas Line
(This piece has been updated to include comment from a PGW spokesperson and a copy of the termination of service notice Anderson-Bell says she received.) […]