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Six Groups Want the USS Olympia
The USS Olympia—currently housed in Philadelphia—is the only remaining naval ship from the Spanish-American war. Six groups from across the country have filed paperwork in […]
Philly Man Uses Fake Cash at Penn State Game
On Saturday afternoon, the Penn State Nittany Lions were shellacked as the Tide rolled through Happy Valley. While Penn State was dropping the ball (literally) […]
Mayor Nutter On Board With Obama Jobs Pitch, Senator Toomey Not So Much
Last night, President Obama addressed America on the state of the job market and what needs to be done to correct it (re: asking Congress […]
Bryn Mawr College Comps Students on SEPTA
So, you’re an undergrad on the Main Line and after prix-fixe dinners at Sola and trying to sneak 18 in at Merion Golf Club you […]
Philly Dealer Shopping Letter From Lincoln
At a turning point during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln wrote a letter to General George B. McClellan. Now, the Raab Collection in Philadelphia […]
T.O. Gives DeSean Jackson Some Advice
Terrell Owens’s tenure in Philadelphia was well documented. Whether he was jawing with McNabb on the sidelines, doing situps in his driveway, or allowing his […]
Teachers Walk From Negotiations With Archdiocese and Vote to Strike
Since March, the Association of Catholic Teachers and the Philadelphia Archdiocese have been in negotiations over new teacher contracts. This morning, the union walked away […]
Sunoco to Sell Refineries in Philadelphia and Marcus Hook
Sunoco has announced that it will try to sell its refineries in Philly and Marcus Hook and—if unsuccessful—will shut down the facilities next July in […]
Is DeSean Jackson About to Get Paid?
This off-season, Eagles have been spending money like Pacman Jones at Club Blaze. But, it’s not for naught. They’ve filled many of the teams holes […]
Catholic Teachers Demonstrate as Negotiations Continue
Hundreds showed up outside the Archdiocese of Philadelphia headquarters in Center City today as the Association of Catholic Teachers rallied in hopes to reach a […]
Flyers Extend James van Riemsdyk’s Contract Six Years
The city’s teams are certainly dipping into their pockets to keep their stars happy. Not even 24 hours on the heels of the announcement of […]
Aramark Buys FilterFresh
Aramark Corp. has been in the coffee business for a while, but made a splash in the industry today by dropping $145 million for Green […]
Center City Might Get a Second Comcast Tower
Currently, the tallest building in Philadelphia is the headquarters for the Comcast regime. Now, it seems that a second tower—or alternate lair—might rise up at […]
School Reform Commission Gets Unfavorable Welcome at Meeting
Philly’s boo-birds showed up in droves at today’s SRC meeting where Chairman Robert L. Archie and other members were reminded of how much the public […]
Hearing on Bill to Ban Teacher Strikes
Teachers in Neshaminy’s school district would be starting their fourth year without a contract if the district’s schools open on time this fall. The teachers […]