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John’s Roast Pork Is Extending Hours

John’s Roast Pork has been known as much for its excellent cheesesteaks and roast pork sandwiches as it has been for its short hours. The South […]

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PHOTOS: Kids and Dogs in Halloween Costumes at East Passyunk’s Fall Fest and Spooky Saturday

East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) hosted its Fall Fest and Spooky Saturday over the weekend, drawing families and pets from across the region […]

Property

Roundup: The Four Sexiest Homes in Philly

There are only so many words to express what makes a particular home stand out (“Elegant!” “Unique!” “Luxurious!”). How about “sexy”? Below, the four properties […]

Property

Gallery: This Is What A Shuttered Philadelphia School Looks Like

If you’ve been following coverage of the school closings that swept the city, news of how the former Edward H. Bok Technical High School would be living […]

Property

South Philly Pad Going For $1.5 Million

This house seems suited to large gatherings. Judging from the pictures (see gallery below), the 5,000-plus-square foot home enjoys an expanse, the likes of which the open floor […]

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It’s the 2014 50 Best Bars in Philadelphia

We asked 25 of the city’s best chefs, bartenders, beer geeks, cork dorks and professional drinkers to weigh in on the best bars in Philly. […]

Property

A Bella Vista Duplex That’ll Make Unclogging Toilets Worth It

Here’s a Bella Vista duplex with two one-bedroom apartments that’s likely to be a good investment. The reason? The location: an area that, no matter […]

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Where We’re Eating: AmeriThai

NEW If you’re going to open a Thai spot within walking distance of Circles — still the best Thai within city limits — you’d better […]

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Allagash Debut and Clamfest Tonight at SPTR

The South Philly Tap Room will be hosting a clam fest tonight, beginning at 5 p.m., which will feature an al a carte menu and […]

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Bomb Bomb Throws Calamari Fest

You owe it to yourself to check out Bomb Bomb Italian Restaurant at 1026 Wolf Street at least twice. Once for the barbecue and another for […]

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Tale of the Tape: Cheesesteak at Philip’s Steaks

Philip’s Steaks is the hipster rock answer to where to get the best cheesesteak on Passyunk Avenue. But that doesn’t mean it is the wrong answer. Far […]

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Eagles Unveil New Food Options at Lincoln Financial Field

The Eagles and Aramark unveiled new food options for the 2014 season at Lincoln Financial Field today. Among the new concessions, Marc Vetri’s Pizzeria Vetri, […]

Property

Weekend Open House Pick: Passyunk Square

This former industrial building on Reed Street is not the only one of its kind — down the block there are at least two other […]

Things to Do

DO THIS: Discover the Gardens of South Philadelphia

The South Philly Food Co-op (SPFC) is gearing up for its South Philly Garden Tour. The fourth annual event is a fundraiser for SPFC’s efforts […]

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Chance to Try Vetri’s Lo Spiedo

Chef Scott Calhoun has been announced as the chef for the upcoming Marc Vetri restaurant, Lo Spiedo. Lo Spiedo, which is Italian for “the spit” […]