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Woman Punches Man at Presbyterian Hospital Allegedly Over Doctor Referral
Admittedly, I’m not one to peruse crime logs in my spare time, but apparently my co-worker is. And it’s a good thing, too, because she […]
The Checkup: 12 Alternatives to Energy Gels for a Mid-Race Energy-Boost
• Hey, Philly Marathoners in training. If you’re not too keen on energy gels like GU and Clif Shot (I don’t blame you), now’s the […]
True Story: This Guy Has a Nose Growing Out of His Forehead on Purpose
When a friend of mine, who dabbles in improv comedy, posted this story on Facebook earlier today, I was certain it was of the Onion […]
Well This Sucks: There Is Probably No Life on Mars
A big, big, big new study out of Science will seriously depress those of you weaned on Star Trek and Have Spacesuit Will Travel. After […]
Despite Anti-LGBT Law, Philly Won’t Cut Ties with Russian Sister City
Wait, Philly has a sister city in Russia? Yes. And as it happens, Nizhny Novgorod is not only the fifth-largest city in the country, but the […]
Bradley Manning Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison
The Wikileaker has been sentenced. Facing up to 90 years, with prosecutors asking for 60, Army Pfc. Manning got a little less. But more than […]
Bank of America Intern Dies After Working 3 Days Straight
Correlation is not causation, of course. But still, this looks bad. A 21-year-old who was interning at a London investment bank has died after reportedly […]
Lemon Hill Welcomes New Chef
Lemon Hill has a new chef and his name is (drum roll, please)… Adam Zensinger. A native of North Jersey, Zensinger earned his chops at […]
Philly.com Will “Address Trolls” With New Commenting System
Troll, Definition E: An anonymous internet commenter who posts hateful, vitriolic messages below respectable news stories. I.E., a Philly.com commenter. But not for long…maybe. Today, […]
Thank The Gods: It’s “Sexy Singles” Day in Philadelphia
In a Philadelphia tradition nearly as revered as the Wing Bowl or the depair felt when the Eagles don’t win a championship again, today is […]
Are the Inquirer and Philly.com at War?
City Paper’s Dan Denvir has a report on trouble brewing between the Inquirer and Philly.com, the hybrid website that features a mix of Inky, Daily […]
Whoa. The Pope Basically Out in Favor of Gay Rights
This is big. Asked a question yesterday about the alleged “gay lobby” that protects priests in the Vatican, Pope Francis gave what is undoubtedly the […]
Allyson Schwartz Breaks with Philly Dems to Vote Against “Snowden Amendment”
This week, a bipartisan piece of legislation that would have banned the NSA’s practice of collecting phone records without a warrant–the “Amash amendement” was defeated […]
Edward Snowden Ready to Leave Airport and Get Stranded in Real Moscow Instead
Edward Snowden’s real-life re-enactment of The Terminal could be coming to an end this week. Former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden hopes to be […]
BREAKING: Royal Baby Has Not Yet Exited Kate Middleton’s Belly
Just before 6 a.m., Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton was transported to the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital in London, where she is now […]