August 14, 2016
Politics
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Michael Tanenbaum
Six years after the Supreme Court's controversial and game-changing decision in Citizens United v. FEC, money is pouring into Super PAC's at an unprecedented rate, as anticipated. Yet in the 2016 general election cycle, the pivotal state of Pennsylvania has seen far more Super PAC donations coming from Democrats than Republicans, according to new statistics from the Federal Election Commission.
August 14, 2016
Celebrities
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Michael Tanenbaum
It was not some elaborate prank or foolishly premature announcement: Philadelphia's own Kevin Hart is officially a married man.
August 14, 2016
Videos
by
Michael Tanenbaum
WATCH: Iverson gives Jadakiss his top five hip-hop artists
August 14, 2016
Weather
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Michael Tanenbaum
Two women died on Saturday as a result of health complications stemming from the extreme heat that has blanketed the Philadelphia area over the past few days, the medical examiner's office said.
August 14, 2016
Public Health
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Michael Tanenbaum
Philadelphia residents and researchers interested in analyzing local public health data can now do so at the district level after the city released a new digital tool providing a breadth of information on current demographic trends.
August 11, 2016
Restaurants
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Michael Tanenbaum
Konstantinos Pitsillides took a calculated risk when he decided to move his popular BYOB, Kanella, from its original location in Washington Square West to a new home in Queen Village.
August 11, 2016
Careers
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Michael Tanenbaum
After opening the first of several "flexible format" stores in Center City last month, Target is holding a job fair at the new location at 1128 Chestnut Street.
August 11, 2016
Politics
by
Michael Tanenbaum
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie found himself in the middle of a maelstrom Wednesday afternoon following the release of court documents that included a damning text message from a former aide about the George Washington Bridge lane closure scandal.
August 11, 2016
Public Health
by
Michael Tanenbaum
Officials in Abington Township announced Tuesday afternoon that the Crestmont Pool, located in a park across from the Willow Grove Mall, has been temporarily closed due to a confirmed case of the Cryptosporidium parasite in an individual who used the pool facility.
August 11, 2016
Videos
by
Michael Tanenbaum
Earlier this week, we highlighted proposed legislation in New Jersey that would expand the scope of distracted driving to potentially include such activities as drinking coffee. Motorists expressed outrage at the idea and resented the prospect of facing the stiffest fines in the United States.