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Inside Wissahickon Valley Park: Philadelphia’s 2,000-Acre Hidden Gem
As Philadelphians look for ways to escape the city without actually leaving it, Wissahickon Valley Park remains one of the region’s most treasured outdoor destinations,…
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Inside Morning Glory Diner, the Bella Vista Institution That’s Been Defining Philadelphia Brunch Since 1997
Walk past Morning Glory Diner on a weekend morning and you’ll likely find the line stretching down the block; a scene that has played out…
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How Philadelphia’s John Fitch Launched America’s First Steamboat on the Delaware River in 1787
Long before Robert Fulton became a household name, a lesser-known inventor was already churning up the Delaware River. In 1787, John Fitch launched what is…
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Philly Could See Hundreds of New Public EV Chargers, Ports Throughout City Over Next Several Years
Philadelphia has selected two companies to help install new electric vehicle chargers throughout the city over the next several years, writes Meir Rinde for Billy…
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Rolling Green Golf Pro Braden Shattuck Earns Spot in Next Week’s PGA Championship at Aronimink
Braden Shattuck, an Aston native and a club professional at Rolling Green Golf Club, made the PGA Championship cut and will be one of 20…
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Employee-Owned Companies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Modeled to Value Employees and Provide Stability
Employee-owned businesses are on the rise in Pennsylvania — including Philadelphia icon Wawa — modeled on valuing employees and providing stability, writes Violet Comber-Wilen for…
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West Philadelphia Nonprofit Aims to Reduce Recidivism in This Unique Way
Books Through Bars, a local nonprofit, send free books to individuals who are incarcerated throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The goal is to help educate these…
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Tokyo’s Nihonbashi Philly, Known for Authentic Japanese Take on Cheesesteaks, Bringing Two Pop-Ups to Town
Nihonbashi Philly, the Philadelphia-themed sports bar and beloved cheesesteak spot in Tokyo, Japan, is coming to the city for two pop-up events on April 30…
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This Innovative Concept Supports Philly’s Food Entrepreneurs With Coworking Kitchen Space
Culinary Collective is an innovative concept that offers Philadelphia food entrepreneurs coworking commercial kitchen space that supports pop-up restaurants, food trucks, and much more, writes…
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Owner of a Beloved Mount Airy Ice Cream Shop to Close Business in December 2025
Danielle Jowdy, the owner of Zsa’s Ice Cream in Mount Airy, announced that the shop will be closing its doors in December 2025, writes Alan…
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New Center City District Report Shines Light on Downtown Retail Trends
The Center City District recently released its latest report on downtown Philadelphia retail, but while experts say it has stabilized, there is still room to…
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Newly-Opened Fabric Shop is South Philly’s First in Decades
Approved Textiles, a newly-opened fabric shop is the first South Philadelphia has seen in 40 years and it embraces the humanity of fashion, writes Kiersten…
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Soccer Community Mourns Death of Philadelphia Union Goalkeeper Holden Trent
The soccer community is reacting to news that Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Holden Trent died Saturday at the age of 25, writes Nick Tributes for Billy…
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Space Cadet Brewing, Philadelphia’s Newest Incoming Brewery, is Out of This World
Space Cadet Brewing, founded by former brewer for Philadelphia and Victory Richie Tevlin, recently launched with single-batch beers and space-inspired label art, writes Ali Mohsen…
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Couple Who Turned Love for All Things Philly Into Eponymous Eatery in Tokyo Revisits City
Kosuke Chujo turned his love of all things Philadelphia into his bar and restaurant Philly in the Nihonbashi business district of Tokyo, writes Ali Mohsen…
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West Philly Man is Single and Rented a Billboard to Find a Date
A single, 28-year-old West Philadelphia man named Dave is taking things to another level in his search for a date. In the age of dating…
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Vote on the Winning Potato Chip Flavor of This Year’s Herr’s Flavored By Philly Competition
Nottingham-based Herr’s has come out with a new trio of Philly-inspired chip flavors for the public to vote on, writes Nick Kariuki for Billy Penn…
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How the 1964 Phillies Created a Legacy of Low Expectations For Philadelphia Sports Fans
In 1964, Philadelphia Phillies endured a collapse of epic proportions that led to the dawn of a concept called “Negadelphia,” defined as a Philadelphia sports…
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