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Philadelphia Author Wins National Science Fiction Writing Award

(The Rittenhouse Row 2012 Festival. File photo provided)

What’s Cooking on 1060: Food Fests in Center City, South Philly, and Kensington

(The clubhouse of Woodcrest Country Club, in file photo.)

Buyer of Bankrupt Woodcrest Country Club Reveals Plans

Philadelphia Author Wins National Science Fiction Writing Award

“Fair Coin,” by EC Myers, won the Andre Norton Award for Young Adult Fiction, given each year by the Science Fiction Writers of America.

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Buyer of Bankrupt Woodcrest Country Club Reveals Plans

A web site that quietly went up this week may have some answers.

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Motorists Advised To Grin and Bear Delays as A.C. Expressway Work Proceeds

The good news is that you won’t be facing any construction delays this weekend.

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Positively Philadelphia: A Brooklyn Flea Market Hops To Philadelphia

The famous “Brooklyn Flea” is expanding to Northern Liberties, starting June 2nd.

2013/05/19

("Mighty Mike," the American alligator at the Adventure Aquarium. Credit: John McDevitt)

Adventure Aquarium Marks ‘Endangered Species Day’ With Animals and Activities

Visitors were standing in line to see Mighty Mike, the aquarium’s fourteen-foot, 800-pound American alligator.

2013/05/17

Table Games Revenue Up in Pennsylvania During April

That good news must be taken with a grain of salt, however, because table game revenues in April were less than a third of the overall take from slots, which are taxed at a much higher rate.

2013/05/16

CDC Research Shows Majority Of Public Pools Contaminated By Feces

Public pools will soon be opening up for the season, but there’s some disgusting new research you might want to consider before you dive in.

2013/05/16

(A Marriott hotel, a Loew's hotel, and the Hard Rock Café converge at 12th and Market Streets in center city. Credit: Jay Lloyd)

Jay Lloyd’s Getaway: Center City As A Vacation Destination

If a special event brings you to center city Philadelphia, why not make a night and day of it?

2013/05/16

What’s Cooking on 1060: Food Fests in Center City, South Philly, and Kensington

…and they’re all the weekend of May 18th! Get ready for some fabulous variety in street food.

2013/05/16

Historical Marker Placed at Original Founding Site of Academy of Natural Sciences

Six young and successful men got together in 1812 in a cake shop near 3rd and Market Streets to launch their endeavor.

2013/05/15

Train-to-Car-to-Beach Link Inaugurated For Atlantic City Daytrippers

Zipcar Philadelphia general manager Peter Bruvick says they’re selling convenience and accessibility.

2013/05/15

Pa. Casino Regulators Okay SugarHouse Expansion, Including Smaller Garage Tower

Sugarhouse casino officials say construction should take about two years now that the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has approved a revised plan to expand their waterfront casino.

2013/05/15