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February 10, 2017

New Ping Pong Joint Coming to Philly

First it was the axe-throwing place, now ping pong. You really can do anything for fun in Philadelphia. News broke recently that SPiN, “The Original Ping Pong Social Club,” will be opening a Philadelphia location this July. It’s unlikely that the City of Brotherly Love will know what hit it. You might be thinking… why ping pong? Isn’t that a […]

February 9, 2017

Ice Cream Shop Serves “ImPeach Sundae”

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Especially in these times of protests, contentious Cabinet confirmations, and general political turmoil, who couldn’t go for the cold comfort of a sweet frozen treat to dull their woes? If you are feeling revolutionary and need some extra calories to fuel your rage, the Franklin Fountain ice cream shop in […]

February 8, 2017

Philadelphia School District Makes Controversial Calendar Changes

It’s always a big deal when the Philadelphia School District makes changes to its calendar. After all, many Philly residents have children in school, and so these changes can have a major impact on family life and scheduling. The District just released its calendars for the next two school years: 2017-2018 and 2018-2019. There were some notable changes from the […]

February 7, 2017

Lawmakers Attack Soda Tax

Philadelphia’s notorious soda tax is once again under attack as a group of state lawmakers are coming down on the levy, calling it unconstitutional. The tax, which applies not just to soft drinks (diet and regular), but sweetened teas, milks, juices, and coffee drinks, was championed by Mayor Jim Kenney. Imposing a 1.5-cent surcharge per ounce on these drinks has […]

February 6, 2017

Condos to Rise on Site of Failed Trump Tower

The site on the Delaware River where Trump Tower was supposed to rise in Philadelphia is back on the market. The pier and surrounding land was meant to be developed into a $300 million glitz-and-glam condo building complete with lush landscaping, 263 living units, and a posh spa. Way back when, the completion date for the project was given as […]

February 3, 2017

Comcast Employees Protest Trump’s Immigration Ban

Hundreds of Comcast employees took to the streets of Philadelphia yesterday to protest Donald Trump’s immigration ban. The employees, many of whom are immigrants themselves, marched from the cable giant’s headquarters downtown to City Hall. There were undoubtedly inspired by a similar walkout at Google earlier in the week. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, “The company put the crowd at […]

February 2, 2017

January Rent Reports: Is Philly Up or Down?

Three major rent reports turned in their January assessments yesterday. These rent reports give snapshots of the Philadelphia and nationwide rental markets and determine trends in pricing. The three biggest reporters can’t seem to agree on whether Philly is riding an upswing or on a downward trend when it comes to rental pricing. Philadelphia Magazine reports that the Zumper Rental […]

January 31, 2017

Princess Grace’s Home to Be Open to the Public

The Philadelphia childhood home of Grace Kelly, the Hollywood actress who married royalty, will be reopened to the public some time next year. According to Prince Albert, Grace’s son and the reigning ruler of Monaco, the home will be remodeled and restored before being opened as regional offices for the Princess Grace Foundation and an extension of Monaco’s Princess Grace […]

January 30, 2017

2017 Philadelphia Auto Show is in Full Swing

The Philadelphia Auto Show kicked off this weekend, starting Saturday, January 28th at the Philadelphia Convention Center. It will run through February 5th, giving you plenty of time to check it out. The show comes at a time when the U.S. auto industry is booming. Experts attribute the record sales numbers to pent-up demand still lingering from the Great Recession. […]