Max Marin
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Jimmy G’s cheesesteak shop on North Broad closes without a word
The building at the Ridge Avenue intersection is now for sale.
3 years ago
State Rep. Kevin Boyle lashes out at city councilmember in deleted late-night tweet
Councilmember Isaiah Thomas said the two Democrats have disagreed before, but share “a decade of friendship and support.”
3 years ago
ACT UP, which organizes weekly housing protests near Mayor Kenney’s Old City apartment, said this was the first to be dispersed by law enforcement.
3 years ago
Philadelphia: Still no vaccine requirements for city workers, same with SEPTA and school district
The Kenney administration continues to avoid a mandate.
3 years ago
1,000-year storm? In 1982, Northeast Philly saw even more intense rainfall than last week
“Thousand-year” means a weather event has a 0.1% chance of occurring annually — but with climate change, flood frequency is growing.
3 years ago
McGlinchey’s temporarily gives up smoking, but the dive bar is bringing it back
The Center City landmark reopened in June thinking there were no cigarettes allowed — but it was all a miscommunication.
3 years ago
Councilmembers Bobby Henon and Kenyatta Johnson are raising money to fight federal indictments. Ethics watchdogs say the funds are problematic.
3 years ago
‘I lost everything’: Philly anti-violence activist scrambles after house fire
Known for his criminal justice work in the community, Wayne Jacobs is asking for help.
3 years ago
Philadelphia issues more than 1,000 tickets for trash left outside, despite ongoing pickup delays
The city is “charging people for its own mismanagement of services,” said one West Philly resident.
3 years ago
Secret Philly: Inside the Masonic Temple, the intricate landmark next to City Hall
A hidden network of rafters, a plaster “death mask,” and a warning about ice cream.
3 years ago
West Philly state Rep. Amen Brown implicated in deed fraud, other lawsuits
Brown says he was the victim of a Craigslist scam. The rightful homeowner spent years fighting to get father’s property back.
3 years ago
Where are Philly’s medical marijuana dispensaries? There’s an equity problem, officials say
A third shop just opened in Center City, while some neighborhoods don’t have any.
4 years ago