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Center City Restaurants, Retailers Are Booming Thanks to Rise of Downtown Residential Population
The rise of Center City shoppers shifting from office workers to downtown residents has led to a boom in restaurant and retail businesses. The rise of Center City shoppers shifting from office workers to downtown residents has led to a boom in restaurant and retail businesses, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
New York Times Lists New Philadelphia Eatery Among Top 50 Favorite Restaurants in America
Little Walter's, a new Polish restaurant and bar in East Kensington, is on The New York Times' list of Best Restaurants. The New York Times has put together its 2024 restaurant list for its 50 favorite places in America right now, and a Philadelphia eatery made its way onto the list.
The Hoagie: Made in Philadelphia, or Was It Chester?
Though the hoagie is a unique Philadelphia region creation, hoagie origins are still a mystery, writes Sam Greszes for Yardbarker. The Delco-centric story is that the first hoagie came in 1925 from a shop in Chester, when a picky customer wanted a sandwich filled with whatever was available, so the staff loaded the sandwich up with cold cuts, peppers, and cheeses.
29 performers you won’t want to miss in Pa. in October 2024: Sting, Pink, Jelly Roll, Billie Eilish
The start of October 2024 is just a few days away (can you believe it?). It’s past time to start buying tickets to see your favorite artists who will be performing in Pa. including Sting, Pink, Jelly Roll, Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder and Lainey Wilson.
Philly native completes 1,000 laps on art museum steps in honor of his brother
A man who originally hails from Northeast Philadelphia completed his goal of running up and down the art museum steps 1,000 times. James Resnick, who now lives in Los Angeles, said it was in honor of his brother Sammy, who lives in a full-time care facility after being injured in a car accident 22 years ago.Resnick started the challenge on Thursday evening and ran through the night, taking short breaks only to drink fluids and use the bathroom. By Saturday, he was still running."I think the adrenaline's kicking in, so I'm wide awake," Resnick said during the 11:00 a.m. hour, after his...
Sept. 28: Linvilla Orchards hosts annual Apple Festival
MEDIA, Penn. — Linvilla Orchards hosts its famous Apple Festival on Saturday where families can pick apples, ride hayrides and get lost in its straw maze. The annual event is scheduled when Pick-Your-Own apples are most commonly at the height of their season, and visitors can choose from the dozens of varieties grown across the 300-acre farm. Adults […]
South Street Sam celebrates one year of iconic photos
One Philadelphia photographer is celebrating a full year of capturing people every day on one of the city’s most iconic areas, South Street. Sami Aziz, otherwise known as ‘South Street Sam’, talked about his journey. With 275,000 Instagram followers, Sam’s photographs often go viral. “It’s couples, it’s families, it’s people out and about doing their […]
Pennsylvania is the best state for pizza, report says
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A new report found that Pennsylvania is the best state for pizza. According to Clever's "Best Pizza Cities in America: 2024 Data," the Keystone State is No. 1 for pizza. With Philadelphia and Pittsburgh in the Top 10, Pennsylvania has the bragging rights for the best pizza in America. Philadelphia came in at No. 4, with Pittsburgh not far behind at No. 10. Clever said in the Steel City there are 14.4 pizza restaurants per 100,000 residents and the average Yelp rating of pizza restaurants is 3.81. The report also said Pittsburghers spend 1.26...
Eye Curious Atelier Celebrates New Chapter of Art and Inspiration in Souderton
Eye Curious Atelier art gallery and workshop celebrates its opening in Souderton with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Souderton’s new art gallery, Eye Curious Atelier, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 19, reports John Worthington for The Reporter. Located at 9 N. Main Street in Souderton,...
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