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7 Ways to End Childhood Obesity

America is waging a war on Krimpets. The most recent attack on snack cakes comes from the Disney Channel, who has officially banned advertising for […]

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The Reviews of Shake Shack Are the Worst Thing Ever

I don’t get Shake Shack. I don’t get Hop Sing Laundromat, either. Or The Industry. Or Federal Donuts, the most-hyped thing in Philadelphia history since […]

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Philly Is Infested With Bedbugs

Um, gross. Terminix has released its annual list of Most Bedbug-Infested Cities and Philly took home the top spot for 2012. The list is based […]

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Our 10 Favorite Sugary Cereal Commercials

Yesterday, Disney announced that, as of 2015, junk food ads would not air during programming intended for children. This—obviously—includes candy and fast food, but it […]

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Here Are a Few Other Places Mayor Bloomberg Can Point His Shrink Ray

Over the last few days, the flap over Mayor Bloomberg’s absurd attempt to ban sugary drinks deemed too big for anybody’s good has opened up […]

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McFadden’s Named the Douchiest Bar in Philadelphia

In case you were planning on going out for a drink or four, but wanted to avoid the sweaty masses fist-pumping to LMFAO, or irritating […]

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The Wildwoods Take Home Best of the Shore Again

For the third time in four years Wildwood, North Wildwood and Wildwood Crest, collectively, were named the best Shore town. Ocean City earned a second-place […]

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The Philadelphia Happiness Project: 12 Ways to Overcome City-Induced Angst

I was climbing off the bus the other day when I saw something white and foamy whiz by my open-toed sandal. I looked down—it felt […]

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How the Made in America Lineup Can Be Exactly Like ’85 Live Aid

As Philly awaits Monday’s lineup announcement for Jay-Z’s Made in America concert, ?uestlove is apparently involved in a deep personal struggle to restrain from leaking […]

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Center City’s Obstacles: A Sidewalk Guide

Jonathan Papelbon had some kind words for Philadelphia the other day. “Philadelphia has a cool feel to it, man,” the new Phillies closer told Sports […]

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Stop Giving Out Your Personal Information to Shady People on the Internet

Jersey and Pennsylvania ranked sixth and seventh respectively among the top 10 states of complainants of Internet scams according to a a study conducted by […]

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Philly Named Second-Best Burger Town

Philly: No longer good for just for cheesesteaks and pretzels. Travel + Leisure released its list of America’s best burger cities and Philadelphia came in […]

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Rutgers Named Top 25 Drama School

The Hollywood Reporter has released a list of the nation’s top drama schools and Rutgers made the cut. The list is based on results from […]

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Move House and Find Out Just How Much Junk You Have

As a homeowner-turned-landlord and longtime renter, I appreciate both sides of the home ownership vs. rent debate. Honestly, when it comes down to it, I […]

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PHL Ranked as the Third Worst Major American Airport

A new Travel + Leisure listicle has ranked Philadelphia International Airport as the third worst of America’s 22 major airports. Only New York’s La Guardia […]