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A musical based on a Philadelphia man's tweet involves Bill Murray, The Wu Tang Clan and Martin Shkreli
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How a Philly Man’s Tweet Inspired That New Musical About Bill Murray, Wu-Tang Clan and Martin Shkreli

The best Twitter account in Philadelphia is @eastwes. His account is so good, one of his tweets is becoming a musical. This requires some ridiculous […]

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Two Plays to See in NYC Over New Year’s

If you’re ringing in the New Year in New York, why not add some theater to your celebrations? Two comedies — one gay, one transgender […]

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D.C., NYC Are Starting to Freak Out About the Pope’s Visit

We here in Philadelphia have been at it a while. Pope Francis was installed in March 2013. Immediately after, Philadelphia archbishop Charles Chaput said he […]

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Bradley Cooper Gets His Own Sardi’s Caricature and It’s, Um, Very Pretty

Bradley Cooper joins the ranks of decades of celebrities who have been honored with a portrait that now hangs in Sardi’s Restaurant in Manhattan’s Theater District. The […]

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Philly Biker Featured in Out Magazine Spread On New York Gay Bikers Club

The latest issue of Out magazine features a photographic feature chronicling the members of New York City gay bikers organization Empire City Motorcycle Club (ECMC), the oldest ongoing gay […]

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All Comcast Eyes on New York

It looks like New York is going to drive a tough bargain if Comcast wants that state’s approval to complete a merger with Time Warner […]

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New York State Is Banning Fracking

In a policy decision that will no doubt be heard in Pennsylvania, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will ban fracking in the state. New York […]

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Gay News Flash: Insurers in New York Must Cover Gender Reassignment Surgery

This week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will send letters to insurance carriers in his state notifying them that they must cover gender-reassignment surgeries that are deemed […]

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New York Decides to Follow Philly’s Example

So New York City is going to reduce the penalties for marijuana use, Fox 29 reports:

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Ticket Sales Through the Roof For Bradley Cooper In Broadway’s The Elephant Man

Bradley Cooper’s turn as the severely deformed John Merrick in the current Broadway production of The Elephant Man is only in previews, but sources are reporting […]

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NYC Official Sets Conditions for Comcast-Time Warner Approval

We’ve told you before how New York State could upend the Comcast-Time Warner merger all on its own. Now we’re seeing how the Empire State […]

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New York’s 30 Rock Building Will Get Comcast’s Brand

30 Rock, the iconic New York City building that has spent the last 50 years emblazoned with corporate initials — RCA, then GE — is […]

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Starr Exploring New York Real Estate with Peter Serpico

Eater alerts us to an interview with Stephen Starr on Grub Street. In it, Starr talks about El Vez NYC and his future plans for […]

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Stephen Starr Opening El Vez in NYC Tomorrow

On Friday, April 25th, Stephen Starr is opening his New York City version of El Vez. The 190-seat bar and restaurant is opening at 259 […]

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Philadelphians Set to Reopen Tavern on the Green

The New York Times checks in on the just-about-to-open Tavern on the Green and declares it sparkles again. The New York landmark is reopening on April […]