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Black-owned Bookstore, Harriets Bookshop, Is Delivering Books Using Horses

Who needs delivery trucks when you have horses? While most bookstores are busy figuring out how to get books into customers’ hands, one Black-owned bookstore in Philadelphia has decided to bring back an old-school delivery method. And honestly, it might be the coolest thing happening in the book business right now. Harriett’s Bookshop, founded by Jeannine A. Cook in 2020, has found a unique way to deliver books to customers. Instead of relying entirely on cars, motorcycles, or delivery vans, the bookstore has teamed up with local horseback riders to occasionally bring books through the streets of Philadelphia. Yes, actual The post Black-owned Bookstore, Harriets Bookshop, Is Delivering Books Using Horses first appeared on BlackSportsOnline .

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Chestnut Hill’s ‘Holidays on the Hill’ Starts Nov. 18

Holidays on the Hill, a six-week festive celebration in Chestnut Hill running from Nov. 18 through Dec. 31, will bring shopping, live entertainment, family activities, and seasonal attractions to Germantown Avenue, the Woodmere Art Museum, and Morris Arboretum & Gardens. According to a MyChesCo report, free parking will be offered...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d
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This Stunning Pennsylvania Art Museum Is Launching A Brand-New Holiday Celebration This November

A 3,000-pound replica of Michelangelo’s David is about to meet the public in a room usually reserved for artists. That alone made me sit up. The studio has been off-limits to casual visitors, and this holiday season it opens its doors. The timing gets better. A free outdoor lighting...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d
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A Walk Through the Barnes

“‘The guy was an eccentric, he was a crank,’ says Philadelphia Daily News columnist Stu Bykofsky. ‘Even his friends thought he was a misanthrope. He’s my kind of guy!’”. The crank in question is Philadelphia chemist, businessman, art collector, educator, and unconventional philanthropist, Albert C....

Philadelphia, PA · 1d
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Dylan Marlowe Announces 2027 Headlining Tour

Dylan Marlowe has announced a 2027 headlining tour, bringing songs from his new self-titled album to clubs and theaters with opener Cody Lohden. Public ticket sales begin November 11 at 10 a.m. Central, following a presale that opened November 9. Fans can find the itinerary and ticket links through Marlowe’s official tour page.

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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Eight Pennsylvania Bars Serving Wings Locals Say Beat Anything In Buffalo

Buffalo gets the credit for inventing the chicken wing, but Pennsylvania has quietly built a wing scene that can hold its own. From Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, neighborhood bars are tossing wings in sauces that range from classic hot to flavors you have never heard of. Some spots offer more than...

Pennsylvania · 5d

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Philadelphia that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Philadelphia — a city of stoops and murals, of rowhomes pressed shoulder to shoulder, where the scent of garlic and simmering tomatoes drifts through open windows, and the clang of the trolley harmonizes with laughter spilling from corner trattorias. Here, the city’s soul is stitched by generations of Italian immigrants, by the rhythm of South Philly’s markets, by the swirl of languages and the warmth of neighbors who know your name. It’s a place where food isn’t just sustenance — it’s a celebration, a gathering, a memory passed from hand to hand, plate to plate.

Philadelphia, PA · 4d

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Philly’s rats aren’t going anywhere, but a new strategy could keep them in check

💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. That’s the question posed on a West Philly flyer sporting a picture of a rat in a leather jacket smoking a cigarette and drinking a Pabst Blue Ribbon. “Every night,...

Philadelphia, PA · 7d

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Ya Gotta Try It: Pretzel Day Pretzels

Our Thomas Drayton and Alex Holley meet the James Mueller the owner of Pretzel Day Pretzels. It's a South Philly favorite which has savory and sweet pretzels. Ya Gotta Try It.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market Is Where You Eat Lunch In Five Cuisines Without Leaving One Building

A roast pork sandwich with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe once got called the best sandwich in America. It lives a few steps from Amish soft pretzels, Cajun plates, and Greek gyros. That’s one building, by the way. Around 80 independent merchants share the same roof, and the lineup reads...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Wawa Announces Return of Fan-Favorite LTO

The Wawa Gobbler returns on Nov. 13. Wawa has announced the return of the customer favorite Wawa Gobbler limited-time offer (LTO), which will join the menu at all 1,200 locations throughout the holiday season. This year, the Wawa Gobbler can be customized as a Hoagie, Bowl or Wrap. The offering...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Crab-Themed Art Show at an Empty South Philly Lot

A long-empty triangle of cement at Washington and Passyunk Avenues became an open-air gallery for “Imitation Crab,” an art show at the lot. The show took place at the former site of Capt. Jesse G’s Crab Shack, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rose Luardo has also created artwork at the lot.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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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 · 6d

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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.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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The Force is coming to Philadelphia! First look at new ‘Star Wars' exhibit

A galaxy far, far away is coming to Philadelphia, and we're getting our first look. The Franklin Institute has revealed some of the iconic artifacts heading to "Star Wars: The Experience," a world-premiere exhibition opening Feb. 13, 2027, just in time for the franchise's 50th anniversary year. Among the treasures...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d