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High school students organize 5K race to raise money for animal rescues

Two Montgomery County high school students organized a 5K run and walk to raise money for local animal shelters and organizations. The Paws to the Rescue 5K takes place on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8:30 am. at Victory Fields in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania. Plymouth Whitemarsh High School seniors Ethan Gold...

Lafayette Hill, PA · 20h

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The Charming Pennsylvania Bookstore Where Bookworms Can Bag A Reading Haul For Under $20

There are very few places in this world where spending under twenty dollars feels like an absolute victory, and The Book Trader in Philadelphia is proudly one of them. If you’ve never heard of this place, consider yourself about to have a very good day. Let’s start with the...

Philadelphia, PA · 5d

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Morris Arboretum's holiday trains return with thousands of lights and after-dark displays

Miniature trains will weave past holiday lights, tiny buildings and decorated bridges when Morris Arboretum & Gardens brings back its Holiday Garden Railway in Chestnut Hill. The annual attraction runs from Nov. 21 through Dec. 30, featuring a third of a mile of outdoor track with model trains traveling through tunnels, over bridges and past miniature buildings. Thousands of holiday lights will decorate the railway, with new lighting and illuminated features throughout the display this year.

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Step Inside Philadelphia’s Most Over-the-Top Christmas Pop-Up This Holiday Season

The holiday season has officially arrived in Philadelphia, and one of the city's most beloved seasonal traditions is back bigger, brighter, and more festive than ever. Craftsman Row Saloon, located in the heart of Jeweler's Row, has unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 Winter Wonderland Christmas Pop-Up, transforming the popular restaurant and bar into a dazzling holiday destination that feels straight out of a Christmas movie.

Philadelphia, PA · 23h

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Fishtown's Nomu Nomu Don Eyes Mid-November Debut With 18-Seat Donburi Counter

A new Japanese rice bowl spot is angling to open its doors on Frankford Avenue within days, bringing bluefin tuna, grilled eel and BYOB bowls to a stretch of Fishtown that already draws raw-fish fans. Nomu Nomu Don is the latest project from the team behind Cake & Joe, and it's being built around donburi, the Japanese rice bowls topped with prepared ingredients that give the restaurant its name.

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Jill Biden will join former White House health adviser Raj Panjabi for Philly book event

Former first lady Jill Biden will join physician and former White House health adviser Raj Panjabi in Philadelphia this December for a conversation about how people can handle crises, whether they're unfolding on the world stage or much closer to home. The two will appear together Tuesday, Dec. 8, at...

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Bomb Bomb Bar and Grill makes New York Times 2026 Best Restaurants list

Joey Baldino took over Bomb Bomb Bar and Grill in the fall of 2025. A year later, it was honored by the New York Times as one of the best restaurants of 2026.

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Merzbacher’s and Metropolitan blend the best of both bakeries under one roof

From the outside, the building hasn’t changed much in a year. Merzbacher’s two-tone painted brick factory at 4530 Germantown Ave. still has the words “bread to share” flanking its front door, and the smell of freshly baked loaves still wafts out — only now, there are a lot more of them.

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Pizza Plus West Is Back: Founders Reopen West Philly Pizzeria

Pizza Plus West is back in business, and the founders who sold it are the ones running it again after a failed ownership change shut the West Philadelphia shop for three months, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pizzeria reopened October 12 at 4814 Spruce St. under Daniel...

Philadelphia, PA · 17h

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Mr. Michael Burr Brings Fresh Ideas to the Dining Hall

Students who have walked into the dining hall this year have likely noticed a change: lunch has grown noticeably more engaging. Much of this change can be attributed to Director of Dining Mr. Michael Burr. Mr. Burr has been at Haverford for nearly a year. Before that, he spent approximately ten years at JPMorgan Chase in Wilmington, Delaware, where he oversaw food service operations for a campus of around 3,000 people.

Haverford, PA · 16h

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60,000 ornaments, 20,000 lights transform Craftsman Row Saloon into Philly Christmas wonderland

A miniature train runs along the ceiling, thousands of ornaments hang throughout the dining room and a burger comes piled with stuffing and cranberry sauce. Christmas has returned to Craftsman Row Saloon in Philadelphia. The restaurant at 112 S. Eighth St. has brought back its annual Winter Wonderland Christmas pop-up,...

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Paralysis Could Not Stop Her: How This 84-year-old Made Good on Her Musical Promise

A piano player is giving back joy to the place that gave her back health. “I came here as a patient, and now I can give something back,” said 84-year-old Bonnie Fay, who first came to Bryn Mawr Village nursing home in Pennsylvania. Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare disorder in...

Bryn Mawr, PA · 1d

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$20 in Ambler: A Slice of Quiche, a Theater Marquee, and Knight Park

At a pie shop, the hardest part of a $20 budget is the pie. For this installment of “$20 in Montco,” we’re heading to Ambler. The plan pairs lunch at Pie and Plate Cafe with a walk down Butler Avenue and a stop at Knight Park. Based on the café’s posted menu, lunch comes to $15.75 with tax and tip.

Ambler, PA · 1d

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Nutcracker in Philadelphia 2026: Dates, Tickets and Parking

Thirty-five performances, one historic theater and just a single show on Christmas Eve. Seeing The Nutcracker in Philadelphia takes more planning than most families expect. Pick the wrong date and you could pay weekend prices for seats you didn’t need, or buy resale tickets the venue can cancel without notice.

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This 10,000-Square-Foot Haverford Home Takes Its Cues From Main Line Estates

Some homes take generations to develop their character. Others, like the Haverford residence of Mason Grey Interiors founder Maureen Block, are designed to feel as though they’ve been part of the neighborhood for decades. Block teamed up with architect David Campanella to create a 10,000-square-foot residence that captures the...

Haverford, PA · 1d

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Elmwood Park Zoo's Wild Lights will feature Christmas cows, Santa and millions of lights

Two miniature Highland cows named Scooby and Shaggy are getting dressed up for Christmas, and they'll be among the attractions when Wild Lights returns to Elmwood Park Zoo this holiday season. The shaggy-haired pair will be available for special evening meet-and-greets, giving families a chance to see them up close and take photos.

Norristown, PA · 2d

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Wanamaker Building’s Grand Court Approved for Restaurants and Shops

The Eagle at the heart of Philadelphia’s Wanamaker Building may soon have plenty of company after the city’s Zoning Board of Adjustment cleared the way for restaurants, cafés, and shops inside the Center City landmark, writes Andrew Rowan for NBC10 Philadelphia. The Grand Court has sat largely...

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Blooming Peace Art Studio in Glenside to host Holiday Markets & Open Studio Tours on Nov. 13 and Dec. 13

Blooming Peace Art Studio in Glenside will host two Holiday Markets & Open Studio Tours this holiday season. The first will take place on Friday, November 13 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. The second is scheduled for Sunday, December 13 from 12:00pm – 3:00pm. More details below:. The new...

Glenside, PA · 1d

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Lacroix reimagines weekend brunch in Philadelphia with tableside treats and cocktails

We’ve all heard of a dinner-and-a-show combo, but at Lacroix, brunch is where creativity is just as important to the process as the menu. All you have to do is figure out what experience you want to order up. The new early service, led by Chef de Cuisine Joshua...