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Massage Therapist Eric Elliott Gets Probation in South Philly Sexual Assault Case

Way back in 2016, a Rittenhouse Square woman accused Philadelphia massage therapist Eric Elliott of sexually assaulting her during a massage inside her home. A […]

A satellite image of the South Philadelphia neighborhood that produced Donald Trump's best Philadelphia election results
City Life

Meet the Philly Neighborhood That Loved Donald Trump the Most on Election Day

Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Thursday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly […]

The SS United States in South Philadelphia has been evicted
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Bon Voyage, IKEA Boat

Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Thursday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly […]

Nationally syndicated advice columnist R. Eric Thomas, who lives in South Philadelphia
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What Qualifies This South Philly Guy to Give Out Advice Nationwide?

The 2020 debut book by local author R. Eric Thomas caught the attention of Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda; since then, he has written for TV […]

FloatLab, a floating observation deck that is coming to Philadelphia
City Life

The Schuylkill Is Getting a Floating Observation Deck Called FloatLab

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From Lemonade Stand to Taylor Swift’s London Show This Friday

Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Thursday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly […]

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This South Philly Guy Has the Best Comedy Special on Netflix Right Now

No one was quite sure whether South Philadelphia comedian Keith Robinson would return to the stage after he suffered not one but two strokes. Well, […]

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The Best Restaurants on Washington Avenue

While Washington Avenue isn’t a neighborhood, it is a demarcation point in the city. Head north, and you’ll hit Center City, with all its tall […]

What the South Philadelphia Sports Complex could eventually look like if Comcast Spectacor and the Phillies get their way
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Phillies Give Huge Boost to South Philly Sports Complex

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The lobby of a hotel that's part of a plan at the Xfinity sports complex in South Philadelphia
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Huge Changes Planned at South Philly Sports Complex

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Black n' Brew owners Colleen DeCesare and Jennifer Kaufman in South Philadelphia
Foobooz

Black ‘n Brew Cafe Owners Being Forced to Vacate After 17 Years

A couple of weeks ago, we started getting emails from fans of Black ‘n Brew, the beloved cafe that’s stood on Passyunk Avenue in South […]

City Life

Low Cut Connie’s Adam Weiner Dislikes Phish As Much As You Do

Not too many current Philadelphia musicians can say that they are friends with Elton John and favorites of Barack Obama. But then there is Adam […]

Pat's Steaks owner Frank Olivieri, who says he's no longer planning to expand to Penn State, standing in front of the Pat's Steaks in South Philly
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Pat’s Steaks Pulls Out of Penn State Expansion Deal

Lots of people were surprised (including us!) when longtime Pat’s Steaks owner Frank Olivieri revealed to us in a recent interview that he was planning […]

a closed TSA screening line at Philadelphia International Airport, which is one of the worst airports in the country
City Life

Yes, Philadelphia’s Airport Is as Bad as You Think It Is

Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Friday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly […]

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The First-Time Visitor’s Guide to Dining in Philadelphia

Creating a restaurant to-do list for a first-time visitor is somewhat of a fool’s errand, since Philly is teeming with great versions of pretty much […]