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End of an Era: G Philly Says Farewell

While it is often said that all good things must come to an end, what is left out is that all great things must evolve. […]

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Restaurants

Anthony Bourdain’s Fake Friend Will No Longer Be Opening a South Street Diner

We’ve been sitting here trying to figure out if South Philly chef Michael DePasquale would still open his restaurant at 1506 South Street in light […]

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City Life

Chesco DA Launches Criminal Investigation of Sunoco Mariner East Pipeline Project

This story has been updated to include statements from Sunoco and the office of Gov. Tom Wolf. The Chester County District Attorney’s Office is launching […]

Restaurants

Philly’s 50 Best Restaurants: Shaking It Up for 2019

We made it. We’re at the bitter end of 2018, full and happy. We ate well this year, as evidenced by our 50 Best restaurants […]

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Restaurants

Rose Petals Café Will Close Its Germantown Location

Breakfast and lunch spot Rose Petals Café will close its flagship location in Germantown following service on Christmas Eve. The restaurant opened at 322 West Chelten Avenue in 2013. Owners […]

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City Life

Somebody Built a Giant Garbage Gritty and Put Your Holiday Card to Shame

There was a time where we’d write about pretty much anything Gritty-related. But now that everyone and their Aunt Bertha are trying to capitalize on […]

City Life

Why You’ll Soon See Postcards to Hand to the Homeless in Center City

There’s a new campaign to end homelessness in Philly — and it encourages you to take a simple step to help. The Center City District and […]

Be Well Philly

The Juice Philly Just Introduced a New CBD-Infused Drink

Another day, another CBD product to test out in Philly. During the course of 2018, CBD-infused products have completely invaded the Philadelphia market. There has […]

City Life

Meet the Couple Behind South Philly’s New Hyperlocal Indie Bookstore

It’s a Passyunk love story for the books. Until a few months ago, now-newlyweds Christina Rosso-Schneider and Alexander Schneider could hardly find time to fit one […]

City Life

Protest Over “Punitive” Inmate Mail Policy Planned for Gov. Wolf’s Philly Office

Protesters will visit Gov. Tom Wolf’s Philadelphia office on Tuesday — and bring hundreds of holiday cards with them. Demonstrators want to speak out against […]

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Be Well Philly

Philly’s New Healthy Cafe Serves Oatmeal Bowls and Fancy Toast

This has been a good year for healthy eaters in Philly. Not only has our plant-based scene gotten more of the attention it deserves — VegFest […]

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Be Well Philly

This Is the Most Popular Day of the Week to Work Out in Philly

If we had to guess the most popular type of workout among Philadelphia ClassPass users, we’d probably put our money on indoor cycling. Yes, the […]

Restaurants

Zagafen Will Bring Kosher Pizza to Bala Cynwyd

Bala Cynwyd is losing one kosher restaurant, but another is opening to fill the gap. Zagafen, a collaboration between philanthropist-restaurateur David Magerman and Zavino’s Greg […]

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City Life

Eagles to Fans: Ditch That Underdog Mask and Don a Ski Mask Instead

The era of the underdog is over, and ski mask season is now upon Eagles fandom. After Sunday’s win against the Rams, the football team is employing […]

City Life

Who Stole Jesus, Mary, and Joseph From This South Philly Nativity Scene?

It’s (almost) a Christmas tragedy: Baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph vanished briefly from a South Philly nativity scene this weekend. Police say a man was […]