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National Geographic: Philadelphia Cheesesteak Origins Can be Traced to Hot Dog Cart
According to National Geographic, the Philadelphia cheesesteak was born out of a boredom with hot dogs rather than from a great culinary revelation. The Philadelphia cheesesteak origins, which has become, a beloved symbol of the City of Brotherly Love, was born out of boredom with hot dogs rather than from a great culinary revelation, writes Tom Burson for National Geographic.
Scoop: Philadelphia to get a Portal installation
Philadelphia is getting a Portal.Why it matters: The round art installation with a two-way, all-hours livestream to another city has drawn thousands of visitors to other locations â and shenanigans.Driving the news: A Portals spokesperson confirmed to Axios that the porthole-like sculpture is coming to Philly, but declined to provide details about when or where.Portals plans to share more information next week.A spokesperson for Mayor Cherelle Parker's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.The intrigue: Crews could be seen on Friday setting up what appears to be one of the structures in LOVE Park.Catch up quick: Lithuanian artist and entrepreneur Benediktas Gylys created the Portal and opened the first one in 2021, connecting Vilnius, Lithuania, to Lublin, Poland.Portals are now also located in New York City and Dublin.While the Portals were originally linked in pairs, the company began connecting all four cities on a rotating livestream in August.Context: New York City's Portal â the first in the U.S. â opened in May, and was linked only to Dublin at the time.However, the video feed was taken offline days later over "inappropriate behavior" from both sides of the Atlantic.The NYC-Dublin Portals were later opened with new safeguards.
Famous South Jersey restaurant chain opening its 25th location
If you have never heard of PJ Whelihan's, you probably don't live in South Jersey or Philadelphia. I've been to several of their locations and while each one is a little different, they're all awesome. It's a sports bar atmosphere that's also very family-friendly with great food. Well, they are...
This Neighborhood Italian Bistro Brings a New Level of Charm to Bryn Mawr
Carina Sorella in Bryn Mawr is a new Italian bistro that has also built a strong backing from customers. Carina Sorella, a new easygoing neighborhood bistro, is one of the newest additions to Bryn Mawrâs dining scene, writes Caroline OâHalloran for SAVVY Main Line. The new restaurant is...
Phillyâs first permanent mural about voting is all about hope
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. After years of promoting voting with pop-up signs and murals around Election Day, Philadelphia now has a permanent mural to always remind residents of the power of voting.
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