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These Two Lawsuits Could Force Philly to Purchase New Voting Machines
Who knew something as seemingly mundane as voting machines could generate so much conflict? Then again, maybe we should know better — this is Philadelphia, […]
Why Olive Oil Should Be Part of Your New Year’s Resolution
A new year and a new decade are approaching, which means many people are undoubtedly looking for new ways to make their lives better in […]
Some of the World’s Biggest Names in Food Are Coming to the 2020 Philly Chef Conference
Drexel University’s Department of Food & Hospitality has announced the list of participants for 2020’s Philly Chef Conference, and the event is shaping up […]
Tyler Akin to Reimagine 100-Year-Old Hotel Restaurant in Wilmington
Wilmington (basically a Philly suburb, right?) is getting a new destination dining spot. Tyler Akin, chef-owner of Stock restaurants and Res Ipsa, announced today that […]
This Villanova Researcher Is Using Earthworms to Create a Human Blood Substitute
When it comes to trauma care, donor blood is a precious commodity. As many as 4.5 million Americans receive life-saving blood transfusions each year. Many […]
Dig Will Open In Rittenhouse Just in Time for Your New Years Resolutions
Dig, the fast-casual healthy food concept based in New York, will open in Philly in early 2020. Before then, they’re offering complimentary bowls to guests […]
Porchetta Sandwiches and French Pastries Arrive on Washington Avenue
On Tuesday, December 17th, Small Oven Pastry Shop and Porcos porchetteria will open at 2204 Washington Avenue. As a refresher, the two concepts come to […]
You Can Eat Pasta With Your Hands at Via Locusta
On Tuesday, December 17th, Via Locusta, the pasta-focused spot in Rittenhouse from Michael Schulson, Nina Tinari and Jeff Michaud will open. The chef, Ed Pinello, […]
This Virtual Reality Treatment Could Be the Cure to Phantom Limb Pain
Joyce Johnson was 44 years old when she learned she’d have to undergo a below-knee amputation on her right leg due to a severe blood […]
Pizza and Ice Cream Now Reunited at Pizza Brain
The loss of Little Baby’s Ice Cream hit Pizza Brain hard — the pizza restaurant and museum’s original location was host to Little Baby’s first […]
Bike Repair Stations Are Finally Coming to the SRT
If you’ve ever gotten a flat on the SRT, you know how annoying it can be when you’ve got no way to fix it — […]
Brigantessa Ends Its Five-Year Run on East Passyunk Avenue
Brigantessa, the Neapolitan pizzeria on East Passyunk Avenue and sister restaurant of Le Virtù, has been sold to new owners. Its last day will be […]
Impulse Dynamics Secures $80 Million in Funding for Breakthrough Device
Mt. Laurel-based medical device company Impulse Dynamics is having a successful year. The company received two approvals from the FDA to market its Optimizer Smart […]
The Former Industry Bar Space in Pennsport Is Finally Getting a New Tenant
When The Industry Bar in Pennsport closed its doors for good almost exactly two years ago, we thought surely someone would step in a take over that […]
Volvér Is Going to Reinvent Itself Every Year
Volvér, the upscale tasting menu-focused spot from Philly restaurateur Jose Garces has changed a lot in the last few years. In 2014, the restaurant opened as […]