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Now Open: Res Ipsa Cafe
The all-day cafe is the new fast-casual. Or anyway, that’s certainly how it seems with the recent surge of these hybrid coffeshop/bar/restaurants we’ve seen around […]
City Attorney Connected to Anti-Trump Graffiti Will Keep His Job
The city attorney who was connected to anti-Donald Trump graffiti in Chestnut Hill will keep his job, officials said this morning.
A Railroad Baron’s Castle Goes on the Market in Powelton Village: $2.899M
The magnificent medieval-style home at 3512 Baring St. has served as a “multi-family” residence for most of its existence, but it didn’t begin life that […]
T.J. McConnell Lifts Sixers to 97-79 Victory
The Philadelphia 76ers jumped out to an early lead against the Detroit Pistons, eventually holding on for a 97-79 victory. The win improves the Sixers […]
Exit Interview: Pit Bull U.S. Attorney Zane David Memeger
In Philadelphia, Zane David Memeger is a feared man. During his six-year tenure as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, he helped end the […]
Nerlens Noel Will Make Season Debut Sunday Against the Pistons
Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel will make his season debut Sunday against the Detroit Pistons, head coach Brett Brown told members of the media earlier […]
Blog Post #12,008
After 10 years of Foobooz (six while an employee of Philadelphia magazine), I’ve decided to move on from my creation. But rather than feeling any […]
There’s a Good Way to Fight Heroin Overdoses, but You’re Going to Hate It
The news from last weekend was grim. Nine people, ranging in age from 20 to 40, died of drug overdoses. They included Victor Colon, a […]
This Weekend: Holiday Beer Dinner At Lolita
This weekend (actually on Sunday the 11th and Monday the 12th), Lolita is going to be celebrating the holiday season in two of the best […]
Hard Hat Tour: The Bridge
Some of 205 Race Street’s Old City neighbors wanted a building at Second and Race streets that respected the neighborhood’s cornice line. They got one, […]
More Ice Cream News For A Frigid Day
A couple of days ago, we told you about the grand opening (happening tonight) of the first Weckerley’s Ice Cream storefront in Fishtown. And now […]
Now Open: Friday Saturday Sunday
Yesterday marked the rebirth of Friday Saturday Sunday off of Rittenhouse Square. But it is only the name that returns after the 18-month redo. The first floor […]
Wawa Gets Philly to Change New Tobacco Regulations
You might see more outlets selling cigarettes in Center City sometime soon. The Philadelphia Board of Health last night approved new limits on tobacco sales […]
What $500K* Will Buy You in Society Hill Right Now
With this post, we introduce a new feature aimed at taking the pulse of the local housing market. Each week, we will select a neighborhood […]