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Rooster Soup Co. and Abe Fisher Team Up for a Big Bagel Brunch

Looking for a way to celebrate the new year and do some good at the same time? Abe Fisher and Rooster Soup Co. have you […]

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7 Philly Restaurants Serving the Feast of the Seven Fishes

If you celebrate Christmas, you’re probably familiar with some iconic holiday foods: candy canes, cookies and milk put out for Santa, eggnog, maybe oranges and […]

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This Week in Comedy

Michael Blackson @ Helium | Through Saturday, December 23 Born in Ghana, Michael Blackson started his standup comedy career in Philly. Apparently he’s in some […]

Property

Comcast Tower Tops Off

At 11:43 a.m. today, the last beam of the Comcast Technology Center’s steel frame was hoisted into place some 1,120 or so feet above 19th […]

City Life

Here’s Where You Can Buy Newly Legal Fireworks Near Philly

An item tucked away in the Pennsylvania state budget for fiscal 2018 now permits Pennsylvanians to legally purchase and set off aerial fireworks on their […]

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Saige Coffee House Is Coming to Schmidt’s Commons

Schmidt’s Commons (a.k.a. The Piazza) is getting another coffee shop. Saige Coffee House will take up residence at 1001 North 2nd Street, Suite 9, formerly […]

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9 Things to Do in Movies, Podcasts, Books, Theater and More

Keeanga Yamahtta Taylor @ Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books | Wednesday, December 20 Princeton professor and author Keeanga Yamahtta Taylor reads from her newe book, […]

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Puyero Is Serving Christmas Cheer, Venezuelan Style

The folks at Puyero are wrapping up some Venezuelan Christmas cheer. For owners Gil and Simon Arends and Gil’s wife Manuela Villasmil, that means two things: […]

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Take a Look at Hale & True’s Upcoming Cidery and Tasting Room

We told you about Hale & True, the cidery and taproom that’s coming to Bella Vista in 2018, over the summer. Since then, owners Risa […]

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Here’s What You’ll Be Eating at Porta, Midtown Village’s New Neapolitan Pizzeria

Back in May, we told you about two new locations that Asbury Park-based restaurant group Smith was planning for the 1200 block of Chestnut Street: Porta, a […]

Be Well Philly

A New Orangetheory Fitness Gym is Opening in Northern Liberties

In case you haven’t been keeping up, Philly’s fitness scene is booming, and we’ve just caught wind of yet another opening coming just after the New Year: […]

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Dim Sum House’s Giant King Crab Dish Is a Meal of Epic Proportions

The next time you want to impress someone — or you’re looking for an unforgettable dining experience that’s perfect for a small group — University […]

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Upcoming Philly Chef Conference Takes on Sexism in the Industry

The Philly Chef Conference — the convening of national, regional, and local industry folk hosted by Drexel University — is returning to Philly in March […]

City Life

Cole Hamels Donates $10 Million Mansion to Charity

Cole Hamels sure seems like a good guy, doesn’t he? During his time in Philadelphia, the former Phillies pitcher (and 2008 World Series MVP) possessed […]

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Kevin Sbraga’s Hot Chicken Is Popping Up at Stargazy

After the last of Kevin Sbraga’s restaurants closed back in June, we didn’t hear much from the Top Chef winner. More recently, we reported that he’s got […]