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The Fall Guy
The student the School District blamed for the violence at South Philadelphia High School shares his story. It's not the same one District officials have been telling.
Reinventing Arlen
One year after he fled the GOP, Pa.'s senior senator is scratching and clawing to do what he does best: survive.
The Climb
Behind Ladder 15's Ansill-fied revamp.
Seuss Chef
Environmental lip service takes a back seat to tasty a.m. fare at Green Eggs Café.
The Next Movement
Oh! Pears' Corey Duncan is assembling an ambitious rock orchestra.
Feeding Frenzy
Restaurants opening, closing and pending
Don't Block the Box
Local comic artist Box Brown has a theory on why Everything Dies.
Feeding Frenzy
Restaurants opening, closing and pending
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A peculiar spirit behind your local cocktail bar is having its moment.
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Nick Cave ruled last night, btw.