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Conshohocken Italian Bakery Closing After Half a Century
After 51 years serving Montgomery County wholesalers and households alike, the Conshohocken Italian Bakery announced it will close its doors. Conshohocken Italian Bakery, a beloved fixture in eastern Montgomery County, will close its doors later this month after 51 years in business, reports Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Known...
Chow Down at the Top Seven Best Diners in Montgomery County
Ah, diners. Does anything else evoke a more nostalgic feel of good food and fun with family and friends? Montgomery County has an abundance of diners, all serving up that comfort food you love so much. The Collegeville Diner’s retro feel and abundant breakfast options, along with home-baked goodies and...
University of the Arts alum set to perform in Philadelphia as Broadway hit 'Hamilton' returns
The Tony, Grammy, and Pulitzer Prize Award-winning Broadway hit show 'Hamilton' is making its grand return to Philadelphia this month.For one cast member, this show marks quite the homecoming as he prepares to step onto the stage at the Academy of Music for the first time.Phillip Deceus is a University of the Arts alum. Now, he's about to take the stage right across the street from his alma mater.Action News' Alicia Vitarelli got a chance to sit down with Deceus to discuss this opportunity that hits close to home.Watch the video in the player above for more information.
Black Dragon Takeout brings culinary crossover of two cultures
Chef-owner Kurt Evans just opened a fast casual spot in West Philly that might make you look twice.Black Dragon Takeout serves 'soul food with a Chinese takeout aesthetic'.He got the idea when he saw a void happening in Black neighborhoods - the staple Chinese food stores were disappearing.He says he finds that most of the younger generation of these family-owned businesses are choosing not to continue the business.So Chef Kurt chose to keep the same aesthetic, but change the ingredients and names of the dishes, with Black culture being forward in the food.The 'collard green eggrolls' are a good example, and instead of General Tso's Chicken, he serves 'General Roscoe's Chicken', in homage to General Roscoe Robinson, Jr. - the first African-American to become a four-star general in the United States Army.Customers have been lining up before opening, and Chef Kurt intends to continue the concept at other Chinese stores that have closed.Black Dragon Takeout | Facebook| Instagram5260 Rodman Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143267-292-2905
Philadelphia’s Lush Botanical Beauty Earned It Moniker of ‘America’s Garden Capital’
Philadelphia has an abundance of lush botanical beauty that has earned it the moniker of ‘America's Garden Capital.’. In addition to being known for cheesesteaks and the Liberty Bell, Philadelphia also has an abundance of lush botanical beauty that has earned it the moniker of ‘America’s Garden Capital,’ writes Anastasia Mills Healy for Islands.
Wharton Esherick Museum in Malvern is a Hidden Gem of Art, Craft, Creativity
The Wharton Esherick Museum used to be the artist's home and workshop studio. Located atop the rolling hills of Valley Forge Mountain, the Wharton Esherick Museum is a true hidden gem that bursts with art, craft, and creativity, writes Victoria Rose for Main Line Tonight. The museum was once the...
Celebrate Hispanic culture and food all-year-long at Juana Tamale
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close it’s important to remember that Hispanic culture and food exist all year long. To help us close out Hispanic Heritage Month and give us a look at her unique and delicious menu items, Chef Jennifer Zavala, owner of Juana Tamale joined us in the PHL17 Kitchen. Juana […]
Rising opera singer wows passersby while singing his heart out in Rittenhouse Square
With sirens, construction, and seemingly non-stop horn-honking, the noise of Philadelphia can drown out just about any other sounds.However, one voice pierces through the racket at the entrance of Rittenhouse Square Park.It's the sound of the opera, sung with a melodic voice that reverberates across the streets and bounces off the buildings. That voice belongs to Tyree Kadle."I'm here Tuesdays and Thursdays usually around 4 p.m.," said Kadle as he stood at the corner of 18th and Walnut streets.He wore a green t-shirt and dust-colored slacks with a pair of black sneakers as he sang his heart out to those...
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