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Luxury Rental Tower at 22nd and Chestnut Is Ready for Occupancy
Though the 34-story tower called (rather sensibly) 2116 Chestnut won’t be done with construction until the end of the summer, studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms on […]
How Philly Police Kept the Peace at “Philly Is Baltimore”
Well, thank God for Philadelphia Police. I’m serious. Yes, it’s easy to find reasons to criticize our local department, and I do it all the […]
Civil Rights Lawyer Larry Krasner Enters Crowded Philly D.A. Race
Civil rights lawyer Lawrence Krasner has joined the race for Philadelphia District Attorney, becoming one of five Democrats (and one Republican) looking to oust incumbent Seth […]
Top 5 of the Week
1. “Fire Charlie Manuel” by Dan McQuade And Ryan Howard and Chase Utley and the Phanatic. If the Phillies ever want to win another game, […]
Homeless Feeding Ban Hearing Set for Federal Court
Philadelphia attorneys representing numerous religious groups will appear in federal court on Monday to argue that the city’s ban on feeding the homeless on city […]
Top 5 Posts of the Week
1. “David Boreanaz Hits Red Carpet at Kimmel Center” by HughE Dillon The Kimmel hosted the Philly-raised actor, his wife, actress Carla Gugino and more […]
Accused Carjacker Lists Occupation as “Former Contract Killer” on Facebook
On Friday morning at 8:15 a.m., 19-year-old Jonathan Rosa posted the following message on his Facebook page: “Good and evil two sides fighting for dominance.” […]
This Chic Boutique Hotel Honors the Powerhouse Women’s Org That Once Occupied the Building
It really is a once-in-a-lifetime project,” says Kate Rohrer, owner and creative director of female- operated Rohe Creative. She’s referring to Washington Square West’s Guild […]
PhillyNext Wants to Stand Up for Philadelphia’s Future
Another Phillies season has come and gone with our fondest baseball wishes unfulfilled. Of all the Phillies memorabilia I own, the one item that always […]
Apple Founder Steve Jobs Passed Away at Age 56
Apple Founder Steve Jobs Died at Age 56. Jobs died yesterday after years of health complications including a battle with pancreatic cancer and a liver […]
Will Philadelphia City Council Really Change?
Here, Philadelphia’s five most notable political stories of 2011. 1. The Mayoral Race That Wasn’t The biggest Philadelphia political story of the year was the […]
Report: Center City Hotel Room Occupancy Hits Record High
Philadelphia tourism is on a roll — and it’s driving hotel room occupancy to all-time highs. In fact, Center City hotel room occupancy is projected to close 2015 at 77.4 […]
Airbnb Hosts Rejoice: Company Will Soon Collect Pa.’s Occupancy Tax
Airbnb hosts and guests in Pennsylvania just got a break. Beginning on July 1st, Airbnb, will collect and remit hotel and tourist taxes, the state’s […]
Two Weeks of NBA Season Canceled
David Stern Announces Cancellation of First Two Weeks of NBA Season. A week ago, the Scoop doesn’t bat a lash at this news, but now […]
Mayor Nutter Cuts Orlando Trip Short as Support of His AVI Wanes
Mayor Nutter’s AVI Losing Support? Support of Mayor Nutter’s proposed property tax reassessment plan seemed to wane last night during a City Council meeting. Some […]