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West Philadelphia cheesesteak shop Jim's West, which is engaged in a court battle with Jim's Steaks in Delco
Foobooz

Jim’s Steaks Delco and Jim’s West Philly Court Battle Reignites

Over the summer, I dutifully documented the hard-fought battle between Jim’s Steaks in Delco and Jim’s West. The latter is the new West Philly cheesesteak […]

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Property

On the Market (Again): Renovated Edwardian Twin in Cedar Park

Back in April, I showed you this beautifully updated Cedar Park Edwardian twin house for sale. At the time, I noted in the article that […]

Foobooz

The First-Time Visitor’s Guide to Dining in Philadelphia

Creating a restaurant to-do list for a first-time visitor is somewhat of a fool’s errand, since Philly is teeming with great versions of pretty much […]

City Life

Pennsylvania’s New Speaker of the House Talks the Bible, Beyoncé, and the Big Lie

After she became the Speaker of the House in Pennsylvania, we sat down with Joanna McClinton to learn all about it. My full name is […]

Foobooz

The Nourishing Force of Honeysuckle Provisions

In the kitchen, the crew works with heads down, assembling salads and griyo and pop tarts under bright white lights. Out front, labels in the […]

Foobooz

12 Philly Coffee Shops Where You Can Pretend You Have an Office

Sometimes you need to get out of your home for a couple of hours in order to be productive. Whether you’re running from your roommate […]

Foobooz

Cybille St. Aude-Tate on Honeysuckle Provisions and Supporting Black Farmers

Behind the Line is Foobooz’s interview series with the people who make up Philly’s dynamic bar and restaurant scene. For the complete archives, go here. If you […]

Foobooz

Where to Eat Halal in Philly

Philadelphia is an underrated destination for halal food, the method by which meat is prepared for permissible consumption in the Muslim community. Just like NYC, […]

Things to Do

How to Stage Shakespeare’s Most Sexist Play in 2022

Four days before hopping on a call with Philly playwright Charlotte Northeast to talk about her work with West Philly’s Shakespeare in Clark Park, I […]

Things to Do

Neighborhood Tour: Your Guide to Spending a Great Day in West Philadelphia

It’s known for its surrounding eds and meds, but there’s an underrated eclectic vibe to West Philly, which is light on retail chains and touristy […]

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Foobooz

West Philly Bar Fiume Has Finally Reopened … Kinda … Sorta …

On Thursday afternoon, I heard through the grapevine that popular West Philly bar Fiume had reopened on Wednesday night. This was seriously good news to […]

City Life

Mayor Jim Kenney Doesn’t Care About Black People

In 2005, during the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, rapper Kanye West declared on national television that “George Bush doesn’t care about Black people.” It was […]

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City Life

In 2020, West Philadelphia Was the Best Place in This Terrible World

On Saturday, November 7th, in the annus horribilis of 2020, I stood in Clark Park and declared West Philadelphia the best place in this terrible […]

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Property

Just Listed: Rebuilt Rowhouse in Walnut Hill

Do you love the clean lines and openness of those new construction townhouses that have been popping up like weeds all over the city? If […]

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Life & Style

Beyoncé BeyGood Grant Recipient Kimberly McGlonn on Her Favorite Philly Places and Things

English teacher turned Jenkintown borough Councilwoman Kimberly McGlonn advocates for sustainability and decarceration through her West Philly-based upcycled clothing brand Grant Blvd. Here’s what the […]