University City
PHOTOS: Philly Youth Kick-Off It Gets Better Project at Kimmel Center
“It’s Philly’s LGBTQ youth that are leading the change,” says 17-year-old Bella, a high school student from Kensington. She, along with a panel of other emerging leaders […]
Wahoo’s Tacos Opening on Thursday
Wahoo’s Tacos and More, which originated 26-years ago in Southern California, is opening at 32nd and Chestnut this Thursday, November 6th. The bar and restaurant serves […]
DiStefano: New Center City Office High-Rises Unlikely
This morning’s PhillyDeals column is titled “Are more towers on the horizon?” The answer is, “Probably not.” (I guess “More towers probably not on the […]
Wishbone Hosts Sudden Death Hot Wing Eating Competition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoIjEWAmQNM Today, Wishbone at 4034 Walnut Street is hosting a “Sudden Death” hot wing eating contest at 5 p.m. Ten challengers will take on the defending champion, Don. […]
Morning Headlines: There’s a Construction Boom in University City
No doubt new projects sprouting around the city are contributing to Philadelphia’s growth spurt, but University City in particular has been seeing a substantial rise […]
Sneak Peek at United by Blue’s New Walnut Street Location
Just one year after the eco-conscious coffee shop and clothier opened their flagship in Old City, they’ve expanded into University City with a new location […]
Fat Ham Begins Sunday Supper
Starting Sunday, October 5th, the Fat Ham will serve up Sunday suppers for all you Southern comfort food lovers who have somehow found yourselves in Philadelphia’s […]
This Weekend: Zavino Launches A New Brunch Service
Everybody loves brunch, right? Well, starting this Saturday, October 4th, Zavino in University City will begin serving its weekly brunch menu, available from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. […]
CoZara Celebrates Sake with Four-Course Dinner
Looks like Japan celebrates made up food and drink holidays too. Tomorrow, October 1st is National Sake Day in Japan, so if you needed any more of […]
PHOTOS: Barbara Proud’s First Comes Love Book Launch at UArts
A book launch and reception was held Friday night at University of the Arts for photographer and Associate Professor Barbara Proud’s new page-turner First Comes Love: Portraits of Enduring […]
Marigold Kitchen Reopens Tonight
Marigold Kitchen reopens tonight. The restaurant had closed after chef-owner Robert Halpern moved to California. Halpern then sold the restaurant to his chefs de cuisine, Tim […]
CoZara Serves Sushi Starting Today
CoZara, located at 33rd and Chestnut Streets on Drexel University’s campus has added a sushi, maki and sashimi menu available for lunch and dinner. The […]
Where We’re Eating : City Tap House
City Tap House has been on a bit of a tear lately. For the past year or so — ever since chef Chad Vetter took […]
Morning Headlines: 40th Street Trolley Station Redesign Plan Gets More Funding
According to the Daily Pennsylvanian’s Sophia White, the University City District, which has been fundraising for the 40th Street trolley station redesign project since 2012, […]
OutBeat, the Nation’s First Queer Jazz Festival, Heads to Town This Week
Our sister blog, G Philly, has presented lots of coverage on OutBeat, the nation’s first ever LGBTQ jazz festival, that’s playing right here in Philly […]